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V38 EAP

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,105 mi
Last recorded110,105 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 EAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2014 110,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine water pump badly worn and noisey

nsr sill rusting behind plastic trim and nsr wing and edge of boot floor rusting

Pass 16 Nov 2013 101,063 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,002 miles

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules are corroded

both registration plates are discoloured

the bulkhead is flexing when the steering is rocked (uable to fully inspect the bulkhead due to the soundproofing)

the centre stop light has three segments not working

the engine and gearbox has slight oil leaks

the exhaust is corroded and leaking slightly from the rear silencer

the fuel cap is broken but sealing

the info display is faulty

the n/s/f fog light relector is in poor condition

the n/s/r brake is binding slightly

the o/s/f door internal lock release handle has broken off but still opens the door

the o/s/r light lens is cracked but complete

there are small stonechips in the windscreen

there is corrosion on the n/s/r quarter panel but no jagged edges

there is various slight underbody and component corrosion including both front struts and the o/s/r inner wing

Fail 10 Oct 2011 89,002 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules are corroded

both registration plates are discoloured

the bulkhead is flexing when the steering is rocked (uable to fully inspect the bulkhead due to the soundproofing)

the centre stop light has three segments not working

the engine and gearbox has slight oil leaks

the exhaust is corroded and leaking slightly from the rear silencer

the fuel cap is broken but sealing

the info display is faulty

the n/s/f fog light relector is in poor condition

the n/s/r brake is binding slightly

the o/s/f door internal lock release handle has broken off but still opens the door

the o/s/r light lens is cracked but complete

there are small stonechips in the windscreen

there is corrosion on the n/s/r quarter panel but no jagged edges

there is various slight underbody and component corrosion including both front struts and the o/s/r inner wing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,308 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both handbrake cables showing sighs of wear through the guides on rear axle

Both rear passenger doors do not open from the inside

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

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

Offside rear light lens cracked but intact

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,275 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

front number plate damaged.

front strut casings slightly corroded.

front tyres worn to 4 mm,rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

o/s/r light lens cracked but complete.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

rear seat belts checked with child seats fitted.

two of four washer jets blocked.

various small stone chips & light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,008 miles

auxillary drive belt perished.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

exhaust tail box heavily corroded.

o/s/r brake disc corroded + rear pads low (3mm).

o/s/r wheel arch scratched.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 65,679 miles

front number plate slightly delaminated.

o/s/r light lens damaged.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 65,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate slightly delaminated.

o/s/r light lens damaged.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,602 miles

bulkhead fexis when steering is shaken (normal).

light scratching in windscreen.

n/s/f tyre + o/s/r tyres 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

rear registration plate delaminated.

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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V38 EAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 V38 EAP, 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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V38 EAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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