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V358 NGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,568 mi
Last recorded223,568 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 223,568 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch area

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2021 223,542 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch area

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2020 218,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2020 218,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 211,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 211,797 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 209,474 miles

Front crossmember corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wing corroding

Offside Rear inner wing corroding

Offside Rear wheelarch corroding

Oil leak ()

Tread distorting on rear tyres

Tyre Size 205/50R16 87W

Pass 13 Jan 2017 206,733 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 203,509 miles

both offside and nearside rear tyre valves deterioated

corrosion in offside front inner wing

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

corrosion in offside upper strut top

rear reg plate deterioated

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 12 Jan 2016 203,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both offside and nearside rear tyre valves deterioated

centre and rear exhaust corroded

corrosion in offside front inner wing

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

corrosion in offside upper strut top

nearside rear outer brake pad worn

offside rear axle bush debonding

rear reg plate deterioated

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 22 Jan 2015 200,266 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 200,266 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 185,870 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 185,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 173,101 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 173,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight fuel leak filter area

Pass 16 Jan 2012 156,707 miles

oil leaking from engine

Fail 16 Jan 2012 156,707 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leaking from engine

Pass 31 Jan 2011 142,095 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 142,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 126,581 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 126,581 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 116,648 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 116,648 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 103,009 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 103,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 87,033 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 67,231 miles

Slight weep from front PAS pipe. Bonnet badge loosing colour. Slight damage to front flexy part of exhaust. Clamp between centre and rear exhaust boxes rusty and slight buckle in O/S/F road wheel.

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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V358 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V358 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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V358 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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