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V10 DLW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,979 mi
Last recorded123,979 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 DLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 123,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 123,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 123,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 123,907 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 123,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 123,881 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 123,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 123,725 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Jul 2012 123,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn low

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,525 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 116,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 111,558 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 111,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Incorrect wattage bulb fitted N/S/R (too bright)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2009 111,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 104,026 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 104,026 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 95,762 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 95,762 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 84,717 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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V10 DLW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V10 DLW, 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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V10 DLW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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