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V734 EFS

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,908 mi
Last recorded149,908 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV734 EFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 149,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 146,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 142,255 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 142,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 138,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

borderline travel at handbrake lever

rear silencer clamp corroded and weak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 133,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 126,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight sweat from rubber hose feeding power steering rack

surface rust on both rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2008 121,689 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 114,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre badly cracking at tread

Pass 9 Jan 2006 106,767 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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V734 EFS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 V734 EFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V734 EFS registered?

V734 EFS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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