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V378 EAY

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,247 mi
Last recorded149,247 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 EAY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2011 149,247 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 149,247 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 137,780 miles

nearside rear indicator starting to show white light.

play in both front strut tops.

Fail 16 Jan 2010 137,777 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

nearside rear indicator starting to show white light.

play in both front strut tops.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 126,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2008 126,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear outer side lamp not working

Pass 19 Dec 2007 119,226 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms [centre bushes showing wear and slight wear in lower ball joints]

nearside handbrake cable not moving as freely as offside

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2007 106,437 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres showing wear on inside edges

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2006 94,135 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 94,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear flexi brake hose ferrils corroding

offside rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

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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V378 EAY is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V378 EAY, 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 V378 EAY registered?

V378 EAY is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V378 EAY safe to buy?

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