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V984 YVL

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,801 mi
Last recorded138,801 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid112,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV984 YVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 138,801 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 138,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear pads low

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 24 Aug 2011 125,937 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 116,399 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 20 Aug 2010 116,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2009 106,375 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f steering rack mounting area weakened

unable to fully inspect suspension/ steering components as engine undercover fitted to front of vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2009 106,375 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f steering rack mounting area weakened

unable to fully inspect suspension/ steering components as engine undercover fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2008 99,343 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2007 91,230 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 82,823 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2005 73,507 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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V984 YVL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 112,772 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V984 YVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V984 YVL registered?

V984 YVL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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