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V376 LFJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,069 mi
Last recorded115,069 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV376 LFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 115,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 102,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 102,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,686 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre tread stepped

offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight movement in offside rear beam bush

slight movement in rack mounts

slight play in rack

steering rack damp

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers

unable to inspect rear inner brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 84,315 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight movement in steering rack rubber mounts

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2008 78,007 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres feathering on inner edges

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

power steering rack damp but no visable signs of leakage

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2007 71,950 miles

Oil leak

rear discs in poor condition

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

vacum pipe split

Pass 17 May 2006 64,566 miles

oil leak

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers fitted.

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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V376 LFJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V376 LFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V376 LFJ?

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What year was V376 LFJ registered?

V376 LFJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V376 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V376 LFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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