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V342 NGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,853 mi
Last recorded143,853 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 143,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section blowing rear section corroded / poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f & n/s/f low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s/r & n/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 142,187 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded by crossmember mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 142,186 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded by crossmember mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust rear box poor condition.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 138,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s/f & n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r inner sidewall poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s/r & n/s/r chasse corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front auto gearbox mounting worn.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 137,552 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s/r & n/s/r by cross member mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 137,552 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s/r & n/s/r by cross member mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 135,214 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s & n/s (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 135,214 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Oil leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s & n/s (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 131,612 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 131,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s/r h/brake cable return spring broken

Pass 16 Oct 2015 127,048 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s & n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 120,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 120,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2013 117,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,767 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON SIDE WALLS .

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,350 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 111,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 102,908 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,615 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 90,931 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 84,338 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 79,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,145 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,948 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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V342 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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