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X942 VBK

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,484 mi
Last recorded142,484 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX942 VBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 142,484 miles

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 2 Sep 2019 138,194 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,870 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 131,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 125,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

radiator fan continually running

Fail 21 Aug 2017 125,296 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

radiator fan continually running

Pass 5 Sep 2016 119,397 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 119,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,714 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,292 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,496 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)

advise closer inspection to steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,459 miles

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

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

near side front tyre inner tyre wear of side front tyre wear inner tyre wear

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,125 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 66,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,645 miles

bulkhead cracked and flexing at brake servo

Pass 16 Sep 2005 40,850 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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X942 VBK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X942 VBK, 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 X942 VBK registered?

X942 VBK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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