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V337 LJB

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,694 mi
Last recorded59,694 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,237 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no.plate disc/f/r b/hoses rusty/abs rings rusty/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/fuel filter rusty/wear rack noisy moving in rubber mounts MONITOR/

Fail 28 Oct 2008 57,237 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no.plate disc/f/r b/hoses rusty/abs rings rusty/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty/fuel filter rusty/wear rack noisy moving in rubber mounts MONITOR/

Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,718 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 53,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

feul tank straps rusty

front o/s strut spring keeper corroded

full beam tell tail inop

Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,218 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 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V337 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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V337 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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