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V839 TVV

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,158 mi
Last recorded204,158 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 TVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 204,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 199,998 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs rusting

headlamps deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2015 199,997 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs rusting

headlamps deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2013 196,254 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 5 Jun 2013 196,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2012 185,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2012 185,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 174,020 miles

offside + nearside front tyres worn very low on inner edges - borderline pass

Pass 14 May 2010 160,706 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 148,479 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 136,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 122,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

n/s/f headlight lense damaged

n/s/r brake pads low

windscreen damage zone A

Pass 17 May 2006 105,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system is corroded

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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V839 TVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V839 TVV, 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 V839 TVV registered?

V839 TVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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