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V314 LJB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,927 mi
Last recorded123,927 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 123,927 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 112,546 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,814 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,905 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,667 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,719 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 57,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,562 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,445 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,782 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 46,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,211 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,487 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 27,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V314 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V314 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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What year was V314 LJB registered?

V314 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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