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V898 MVO

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,162 mi
Last recorded105,162 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 MVO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 105,162 miles

Oil leak

PAS pump noisy STRONG ADVISE

PAS rack pinion has seepage of oil STRONG ADVISE

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear indicator bulbs faded in colour

brake hoses slight corrosion on ferrules

exhaust downpipe loose on turbo connection / has minor leak

o/s/r tyre tread worn heavily on inner wdge

Fail 14 May 2012 105,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

PAS pump noisy in operation due to PAS fluid leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear indicator bulbs faded in colour

brake hoses slight corrosion on ferrules

exhaust downpipe loose on turbo connection / has minor leak

o/s/r tyre tread worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 1,316 miles

Advise off side front brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,404 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside track rod end gaiter split

Fail 4 Jun 2010 101,404 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside track rod end gaiter split

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,717 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 86,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,007 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 67,870 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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V898 MVO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 V898 MVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V898 MVO registered?

V898 MVO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V898 MVO safe to buy?

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