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V38 LDP

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,576 mi
Last recorded90,576 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 LDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,576 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 90,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,792 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 70,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,693 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,273 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,544 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn uneven outer edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,339 miles

Inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre perished. †Parking brake close to acceptable limit of travel.

Pass 12 Aug 2005 40,897 miles

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 LDP 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 80%.

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 V38 LDP, 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 V38 LDP registered?

V38 LDP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V38 LDP safe to buy?

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