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X837 VVW

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,066 mi
Last recorded171,066 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 VVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 171,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

exhaust in poor condition at rear and bangs on axle

fuel filter poorly secured

offside rear tyre worn on edges

power steering pipe poorly secured over engine

Fail 26 Oct 2016 171,058 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner D bush bracket broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

exhaust in poor condition at rear and bangs on axle

fuel filter poorly secured

offside rear tyre worn on edges

power steering pipe poorly secured over engine

Pass 24 Nov 2015 165,982 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axlebeam mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axlebeam mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside wiper split at end

exhaust rear silencer clamp nissing

fuel filter not secured in mounting bracket

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2015 165,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axlebeam mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axlebeam mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside wiper split at end

exhaust rear silencer clamp nissing

fuel filter not secured in mounting bracket

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2015 165,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

N/S/F ABS RING BROKEN

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 159,022 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 159,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 150,699 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 150,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 139,410 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 139,410 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 129,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 121,163 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

exhaust heat sheild at rear inscure

Pass 21 Mar 2009 117,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is on the limit of 1.6mm on the centre 3/4 of tread

Pass 20 Mar 2008 110,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 103,281 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 103,268 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 91,364 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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X837 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X837 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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X837 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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