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V683 ECJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,006 mi
Last recorded175,006 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV683 ECJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 175,006 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 175,001 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 169,746 miles

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

Offside Front inner tread slightly worn

tracking required

Pass 25 Feb 2015 162,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 156,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 156,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

main fuse bracket corroded by battrey

Pass 16 Feb 2013 148,142 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 141,033 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

handbrake application uneven on roller brake test , offside slow

Fail 27 Feb 2012 141,033 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

handbrake application uneven on roller brake test , offside slow

Fail 28 Feb 2011 133,477 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 133,477 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 126,184 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 126,184 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 119,099 miles

Front & Rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

Slight movement in rubber steering rack anchor points

Slight up and down movement in the steering wheel

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 119,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front & Rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

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

Slight movement in rubber steering rack anchor points

Slight up and down movement in the steering wheel

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 110,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 100,287 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 100,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 92,133 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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V683 ECJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V683 ECJ, 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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V683 ECJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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