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X549 VAY

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,632 mi
Last recorded124,632 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 VAY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 124,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

adv front s/absorbers light corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2009 107,737 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 95,816 miles

rear exhaust joint slightly corrored

Fail 22 Jul 2008 95,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust joint slightly corrored

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,605 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,725 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 55,513 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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X549 VAY is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 X549 VAY, 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 X549 VAY registered?

X549 VAY is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X549 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X549 VAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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