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V342 DBU

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,014 mi
Last recorded123,014 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 DBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 123,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 123,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 112,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 112,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 112,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR BOTH BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak ALSO BADLY CORRODED (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR BADLY CORRODED IN NUMEROUS PLACES N/S AND O/S (6.1.B.2)

EXHAUST BACK BOX BADLY CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CLAMPS (7.1.2)

Oil leak ON ENGINE ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,293 miles

all 4 shockers are corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight blow on exhaust and back box corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 108,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

all 4 shockers are corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight blow on exhaust and back box corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,446 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 100,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 95,591 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 95,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 85,770 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,928 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 4 Sep 2007 69,799 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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V342 DBU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V342 DBU, 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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V342 DBU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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