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V926 ETS

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,437 mi
Last recorded149,437 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV926 ETS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 149,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake pipe has slight corrosion

water leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 149,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area [1.5] (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area [1.5] (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake pipe has slight corrosion

water leak

Pass 9 May 2013 140,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 May 2012 124,083 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 114,808 miles

both rear tyres badly out of shape and close to limit

Fail 31 May 2011 114,087 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres badly out of shape and close to limit

Pass 25 May 2010 103,525 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape/o/s/r tyre perishin g and fronts getting low.exhaust heat shield loose./rear ferrules corroding/front shocks very rusty/air leak from engine.

Pass 28 May 2009 93,562 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 93,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 83,502 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 69,694 miles

nearside front roadwheel slightly distorted.

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 May 2006 59,016 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 59,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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V926 ETS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V926 ETS, 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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V926 ETS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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