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V841 TVV

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

236,927 mi
Last recorded236,927 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV841 TVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 236,927 miles

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

both rear brake ferrules badly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 236,927 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake ferrules badly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 224,055 miles

Battery insecure.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread. Keep a check.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight noise N/S/F wheel bearing area.

Slight oil dampness around steering rack.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 224,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Battery insecure.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread. Keep a check.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight noise N/S/F wheel bearing area.

Slight oil dampness around steering rack.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 211,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 211,556 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 199,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 199,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 187,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 187,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 174,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 174,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 158,903 miles

front number plate deteriating

Pass 9 Jan 2006 143,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 143,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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V841 TVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V841 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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V841 TVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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