MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ENG MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEARSIDE DIPPED BEAM PATTERN SLIGHT DISTORTION NOT ABOVE VISSION LINE
OFFSIDE REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION ON FERRULE
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?
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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.
Is X826 VVW safe to buy?
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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