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V337 ECN

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,752 mi
Last recorded47,752 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV337 ECN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,752 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 47,533 miles

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

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

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

cracks in both rear and n/s/f tyre

front drop links poor condition

rear axle bushes poor condition

rear numberplate just acceptable

Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,533 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

cracks in both rear and n/s/f tyre

front drop links poor condition

rear axle bushes poor condition

rear numberplate just acceptable

Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,208 miles

rear axle bushes poor condition

rear coil springs poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

abs rings poor condition

brake flexys poor condition (corroded)

corrosion to petrol tank straps

corrosion to suspension components

front suspension bushes poor condition

o/s/f and rear tyres heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread

slight corrosion to all brake discs

underbody corrosion forming

water in o/s/r lamp

Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,000 miles

all brake pipes just acceptable

both rear coil springs poor condition

both rear tyres heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread,slight runout

corrosion to petrol tank straps

exhaust system very poor condition (just acceptable)

front abs rings poor condition (corroded)

heavy corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f tyre slight cracks on sidewalls and tread,slight uneven wear

rear axle bushes poor condition

underbody corrosion forming

water in o/s/r lamp

Pass 17 Dec 2011 45,652 miles

coil springs in poor condition.

corrosion to rear brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in very poor condition.

rear number plate in poor condition.

rear washer not working.

surface rust to main brake pipes (just acceptable)

under body corrosion.

uneven wear to rear tyres (cracks in sidewalls)

various body damage.

Pass 18 Dec 2010 45,323 miles

corrsion to all brake discs.

exhaust system very poor condition.

surface rust to brake pipes.

uneven wear to tyres.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,452 miles

exhaust poor condition.

rear tyres worn on edges.

surface rust to brake pipes.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Pass 20 Dec 2008 43,231 miles

exhaust poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2007 41,914 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,523 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 34,480 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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V337 ECN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V337 ECN, 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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V337 ECN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2000.

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