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V820 DRN

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,638 mi
Last recorded118,638 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 DRN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 118,638 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 118,623 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 113,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 109,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,168 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 100,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,276 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 88,249 miles

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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V820 DRN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V820 DRN, 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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How do I check the history of V820 DRN?

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What year was V820 DRN registered?

V820 DRN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V820 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V820 DRN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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