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VAD 6R

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

112,786 mi
Last recorded112,786 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAD 6R
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,786 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 109,926 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 107,578 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,760 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,496 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,672 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,010 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,377 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 78,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,256 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 70,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 69,774 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2009 69,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 69,051 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 68,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gaerbox leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,833 miles

Oil leak

front suspension bushes perished

osf inner acrh slightly loose

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake flexis rusty

Pass 30 May 2006 60,533 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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VAD 6R is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VAD 6R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAD 6R registered?

VAD 6R is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is VAD 6R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAD 6R shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAD 6R have outstanding finance?

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