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V368 LGH

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,892 mi
Last recorded178,892 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV368 LGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 178,892 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 178,892 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 169,895 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 169,895 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 156,503 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 156,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2015 147,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 141,942 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2013 137,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 131,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 124,163 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 124,163 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o.s.f tyre worn inner tracking out

Pass 19 Apr 2010 118,995 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise brakes,suspension,exhaust and steering components all corroded

advise fuel filter very corroded

advise power sterring rack weeping and some movement at mounting points

Pass 15 Apr 2009 115,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 109,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 109,347 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 105,534 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 97,559 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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V368 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V368 LGH, 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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V368 LGH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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