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V380 LFJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,922 mi
Last recorded104,922 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV380 LFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,922 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear park brake cable outer covering split causing slight corrosion

offside rear shock absorber plastic coverspilt

Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,470 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear shock absorber cover is splitting

Outer handbrake cables cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2012 101,470 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Outer handbrake cables cracking

Both rear discs corroded/pitted on surface.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear shock absorber cover is splitting

Offside rear upper bump stop partially missing,nearside upper bump stop perished cracked.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 96,761 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front struts rusty

bulkhead split

condensation in offside headlamp and poor beam image

offside handbrake cable rusty

offside rear inner wheelarch rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2011 96,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front struts rusty

bulkhead split

condensation in offside headlamp and poor beam image

flat spot on nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside handbrake cable rusty

offside rear inner wheelarch rusty

offside rear tyre stepping

Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,314 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f of baulkhead is cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2009 84,549 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 77,185 miles

Front number plate cracked but is secure

O/S/R bumper unclipped but is secure

Fail 18 Jan 2008 77,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front number plate cracked but is secure

O/S/R bumper unclipped but is secure

Pass 15 Jan 2007 69,558 miles

Slight damage (dent) to catalytic converter, not affecting emissions at this time

slight misting inside the o/s/f headlamp, not affecting headlamp beam pattern

Pass 18 Jan 2006 60,236 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

auto transmission pipes leaking at radiator

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

offside rear tyre punctured on outer edge not repairable

outer handbrake cables are starting to split

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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V380 LFJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V380 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

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What year was V380 LFJ registered?

V380 LFJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V380 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V380 LFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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