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X826 VVW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,186 mi
Last recorded154,186 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX826 VVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 154,186 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 154,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 145,301 miles

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

ENG MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 15 Feb 2010 145,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ENG MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Feb 2009 141,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 138,472 miles

NEARSIDE DIPPED BEAM PATTERN SLIGHT DISTORTION NOT ABOVE VISSION LINE

OFFSIDE REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION ON FERRULE

Pass 16 Feb 2007 135,093 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 135,093 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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X826 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X826 VVW, 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 X826 VVW registered?

X826 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X826 VVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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