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V220 EEF

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,161 mi
Last recorded76,161 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV220 EEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 76,161 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 76,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 73,303 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 73,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,734 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,166 miles

Advise windscreen slightly marked on drivers side

Fail 17 Apr 2008 65,166 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise hand brake requires slight adjustment

Advise windscreen slightly marked on drivers side

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,868 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 54,978 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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V220 EEF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V220 EEF, 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 V220 EEF registered?

V220 EEF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V220 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V220 EEF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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