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V142 EYB

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 EYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,037 miles

both rear tyres perishing in tread and on sidewalls

nearside front drive shaft outer boot greasey

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,763 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 89,763 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,116 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,585 miles

both front strut legs rusty.

hand brake cable gaitors split.

pas pipe damp.

wiper blades smeary/noisy.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 62,188 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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V142 EYB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V142 EYB, 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 V142 EYB registered?

V142 EYB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V142 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V142 EYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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