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V211 DGN

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,962 mi
Last recorded148,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV211 DGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 148,962 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 148,962 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 134,384 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2010 134,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2009 126,193 miles

exhaust system corroded and slight blows

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 111,839 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 111,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 95,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,291 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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V211 DGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V211 DGN, 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 V211 DGN registered?

V211 DGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V211 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V211 DGN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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