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V976 KUA

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,778 mi
Last recorded76,778 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 KUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,778 miles

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

Off side rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,173 miles

advise both front lower suspension arms bushes worn

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly

advise brakes,suspension,steering and exhaust all corroded

advise chassis rear end corroded

advise off side rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2009 62,104 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,043 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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V976 KUA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V976 KUA, 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 V976 KUA registered?

V976 KUA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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