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V996 MNM

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,182 mi
Last recorded83,182 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 MNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 83,182 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre perished and out of shape

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2017 83,182 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished and wearing out of shape

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,106 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

engine and gearbox warning lights on

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,243 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 78,081 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust blow from front flexi joint

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,322 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight blow from flexi section of exhaust

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,754 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,009 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,636 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 67,636 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,292 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,366 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,826 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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V996 MNM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V996 MNM, 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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V996 MNM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 2000.

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