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V997 MNM

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,395 mi
Last recorded138,395 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 MNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 138,395 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 131,930 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2011 131,930 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2010 121,166 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 121,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 112,403 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 97,918 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise front tyres worn on inner edges advise front and rear brake discs worn advise some travel to handbrake advise exhaust middle and rear corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 79,419 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,698 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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V997 MNM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V997 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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V997 MNM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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