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V388 EAY

2000 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,390 mi
Last recorded104,390 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 EAY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 104,390 miles

Oil leak

brake servo slightly corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

rear exhaust system deterioted

Fail 22 Aug 2014 104,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

brake servo slightly corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

rear exhaust system deterioted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 100,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,759 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,730 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,860 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 51,629 miles

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

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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V388 EAY is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V388 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 V388 EAY registered?

V388 EAY is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V388 EAY safe to buy?

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