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V785 PGS

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,636 mi
Last recorded119,636 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 PGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 119,636 miles

n\s\r brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Jun 2012 119,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear heatsheild insecure

n\s\r brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 119,189 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/ headlamp has a slightly reduced beam image

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Pass 28 Nov 2008 108,702 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 97,793 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 97,793 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 85,617 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 85,617 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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V785 PGS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V785 PGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V785 PGS registered?

V785 PGS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2000.

Is V785 PGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V785 PGS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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