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V338 LJB

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,982 mi
Last recorded115,982 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 115,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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)

exhaust system heavily corroded / deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2014 115,982 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

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)

exhaust system heavily corroded / deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2012 108,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 17 Dec 2012 108,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2012 100,757 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 17 Jan 2011 94,914 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2011 94,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,471 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,198 miles

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,183 miles

Oil leak

offside front and both rear tyres perishing sligfhtly

Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,515 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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V338 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V338 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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V338 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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