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X839 VVW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,316 mi
Last recorded105,316 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 VVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 105,316 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,909 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,014 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front and offside rear tyres starting to wear irregular

rear exhaust silencer deterioating

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,301 miles

additional stop light on boot lid missing

Fail 25 Jul 2011 75,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

additional stop light on boot lid missing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,484 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 70,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,553 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,447 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 49,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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X839 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X839 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X839 VVW registered?

X839 VVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X839 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X839 VVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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