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V746 EWJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,235 mi
Last recorded132,235 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 EWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 132,235 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 128,825 miles

NOTE-SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK AND ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 128,818 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NOTE-SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK AND ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 123,917 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 123,917 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 119,134 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 119,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 116,802 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 116,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear sevvice brake - application slightly un-even

Pass 20 Jun 2012 107,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 106,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,180 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

slight damage to off side mirror lens

Pass 28 Jun 2010 87,487 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2010 87,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,346 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 79,346 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 69,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,163 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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V746 EWJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V746 EWJ, 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 V746 EWJ registered?

V746 EWJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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