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V844 GBM

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,296 mi
Last recorded184,296 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 GBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 184,296 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside inner strut parcially corroded.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 168,502 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 168,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S HEAD LAMP LENSE HOLED.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 150,289 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 150,289 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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V844 GBM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 101,546 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V844 GBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V844 GBM registered?

V844 GBM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V844 GBM safe to buy?

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