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W129 AVV

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,661 mi
Last recorded111,661 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 AVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,661 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust slight corrosion,engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 105,554 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,606 miles

both rear indiactor startig to lose colour

engine light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system corroded

front coil sprinmgs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low

oil leak

steering column slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,018 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,256 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 69,946 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 65,689 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,224 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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W129 AVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W129 AVV, 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 W129 AVV registered?

W129 AVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 August 2000.

Is W129 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 AVV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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