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V963 MGJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,106 mi
Last recorded67,106 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV963 MGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,106 miles

Nearside 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 7 Sep 2017 67,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,533 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 61,533 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 53,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,903 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 42,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,663 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,341 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,772 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,744 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,335 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,172 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,652 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 28,344 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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V963 MGJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V963 MGJ, 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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What year was V963 MGJ registered?

V963 MGJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V963 MGJ safe to buy?

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