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X838 VVW

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,399 mi
Last recorded94,399 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 VVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 94,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer front pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 90,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust pipe next to cat converter corroded an leaking. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,618 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 88,618 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak at clamp between pipe and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust clamp corroded at connection of front pipe to center pipe (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipe into tank securing clip broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor Pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor Pan (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 84,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ehhaust system corroded.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 84,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ehhaust system corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,970 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 81,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 79,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,308 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,522 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,572 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,988 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,444 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 50,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2007 44,196 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,292 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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X838 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X838 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 X838 VVW registered?

X838 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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