MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
nearside rear indicator starting to show white light.
play in both front strut tops.
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.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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