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X629 VNW

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,532 mi
Last recorded149,532 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX629 VNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 149,532 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 148,666 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 148,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 146,745 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 144,883 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 144,744 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,554 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 60,690 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front pads look to be wearing low on inside

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 9 May 2008 60,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front pads look to be wearing low on inside

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 18 Nov 2006 55,139 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 46,259 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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X629 VNW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X629 VNW, 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 X629 VNW registered?

X629 VNW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X629 VNW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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