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V351 LJB

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,483 mi
Last recorded136,483 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 136,483 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 128,761 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 128,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,439 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 111,439 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 102,821 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,464 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 54,147 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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V351 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V351 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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What year was V351 LJB registered?

V351 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V351 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V351 LJB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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