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V16 GGN

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,490 mi
Last recorded176,490 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 GGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 176,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 176,490 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 176,353 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 175,863 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 175,863 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 170,341 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Coil spring mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Coil spring mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 170,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Coil spring mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Coil spring mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 164,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 160,059 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 153,424 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 142,376 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 137,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 130,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 117,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 104,458 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 89,271 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 75,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 60,972 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,735 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 60,716 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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V16 GGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V16 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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V16 GGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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