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V309 LJB

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,188 mi
Last recorded101,188 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2024 101,188 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 98,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 98,138 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 98,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened bottom spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

boot floor corroded on offside and spare wheel carrier

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded

offside front floor corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,970 miles

boot floor to rear panel corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 96,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

boot floor to rear panel corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,905 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 92,039 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,632 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre inner edge stepping

Fail 17 Nov 2016 89,628 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre inner edge stepping

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,120 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 86,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 83,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,080 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 74,996 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,831 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,630 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,096 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,654 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 51,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 43,026 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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V309 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V309 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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V309 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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