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V11 GGN

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,443 mi
Last recorded192,443 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 GGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 192,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 188,838 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 184,261 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 184,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1 stop light bulb out on tailgate

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 180,957 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 180,535 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 180,535 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 179,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 168,595 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 168,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 157,521 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 150,699 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 150,637 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 141,446 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 141,446 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 127,986 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 127,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2006 127,104 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 112,710 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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V11 GGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V11 GGN, 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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V11 GGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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