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V954 DGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,383 mi
Last recorded128,383 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 DGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 128,383 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 128,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 123,701 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 118,606 miles

Both front tyres both wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sills not checked due to plastic covers

Fail 13 Jun 2014 118,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres both wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sills not checked due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Jun 2013 113,318 miles

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded.

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims.

rear brakes slightly out of balance.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

slight corrosion to n/s inner sill.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2012 108,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 105,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 94,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,633 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,206 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)

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

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

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

oil leak from gear box.

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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V954 DGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V954 DGF, 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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V954 DGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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