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V289 LJB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,294 mi
Last recorded75,294 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 75,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 74,766 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,991 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 63,737 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 63,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,374 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both foot and hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fuel tank fitting rusting through

Fail 14 Jan 2016 62,374 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both foot and hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fuel tank fitting rusting through

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,224 miles

corrosion on underbody components

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre starting to split...nearside rear tyre starting to split

offside front outer tyre sidewall split close to cords....advise to replace

oil level low

steering rack flexing at bulkhead when steering shaken

Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,517 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2011 53,872 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 Jan 2011 53,872 miles

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

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

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

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 Oct 2009 50,216 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 44,939 miles

slight flex in bulkhead possibly cracked

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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V289 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V289 LJB, 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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V289 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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