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V53 EAP

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 EAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 97,270 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 97,036 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,095 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 85,880 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 81,658 miles

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

small chip n/s/ screen

Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,658 miles

small chip n/s/ screen

Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,936 miles

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion on front suspension legs

nearside front seat tipping lever inoperative

nearside rear wheel arch trim loose

rear brake flex ferrules corroding

slight leak exhaust flexible joint

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2009 71,005 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,105 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,971 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,670 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 50,516 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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V53 EAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V53 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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What year was V53 EAP registered?

V53 EAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V53 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V53 EAP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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