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V825 HDU

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,857 mi
Last recorded99,857 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV825 HDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 99,857 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 99,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 May 2009 96,565 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 96,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2008 87,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 59,509 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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V825 HDU 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 V825 HDU, 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 V825 HDU registered?

V825 HDU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2000.

Is V825 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V825 HDU 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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