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V797 FAE

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,120 mi
Last recorded170,120 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 FAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 170,120 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 165,784 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 154,180 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

upon pre check oil level low recommend check regular.

Fail 23 Dec 2009 154,180 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

upon pre check oil level low recommend check regular.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 143,419 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 140,460 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 140,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 136,445 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 136,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V797 FAE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V797 FAE, 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 V797 FAE registered?

V797 FAE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V797 FAE safe to buy?

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