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V986 VBD

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo90,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 VBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2008 128,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 122,106 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 116,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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V986 VBD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 90,819 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V986 VBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V986 VBD registered?

V986 VBD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V986 VBD safe to buy?

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