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W384 RVV

2000 Saab 9-3 SE

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,185 mi
Last recorded100,185 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE70,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW384 RVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 100,183 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,084 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 95,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,522 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside headlamp aim adjusted down

Oil leaking around oil filter

Fail 22 Sep 2017 90,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside headlamp aim adjusted down

Oil leaking around oil filter

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,616 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 81,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,041 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,439 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,239 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,571 miles

rear number plate begining to distort

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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W384 RVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 70,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W384 RVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W384 RVV registered?

W384 RVV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W384 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W384 RVV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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