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V968 MGJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,686 mi
Last recorded160,686 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 MGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 160,686 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 160,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 160,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2022 158,454 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 157,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Pads fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread/shoulder has serious cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 157,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Pads fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread/shoulder has serious cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 154,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 154,893 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 152,525 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm central bush both sides (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both axle mounting bushes (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 152,522 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm central bush both sides (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both axle mounting bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 149,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 149,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor seat mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 146,213 miles

Slight corrosion on N/S floor but not within a pescribed area

Pass 14 Jul 2014 142,354 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 142,354 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 136,490 miles

slight steering rack movement on lock to lock check no visable fracture.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 131,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight movement in steering rack to bulkhead

Pass 26 Jul 2011 121,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

slight movement in steering rack to bulkhead

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2011 121,703 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

slight movement in steering rack to bulkhead

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2010 114,627 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 114,627 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 107,430 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 99,787 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Jul 2007 92,409 miles

o/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2006 73,683 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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V968 MGJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V968 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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V968 MGJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2000.

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