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V816 EHY

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,592 mi
Last recorded152,592 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 EHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 152,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 152,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R16V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

coolant leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 146,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside rear tyre traed patterns slightly distorted

surface corrosion to underside,suspension and brake components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 142,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside rear 205/50R16V tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread

offside rear 205/50R16V tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 136,511 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion/ deterioration

Fail 6 Mar 2013 136,511 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion/ deterioration

Pass 14 Mar 2012 133,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 126,811 miles

both rear 205/50R16V tyres showing signs of cracking

nearside wiper rubber slightly deteriorating

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Mar 2011 126,811 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

both rear 205/50R16V tyres showing signs of cracking

nearside wiper rubber slightly deteriorating

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2010 120,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre tread pattern distorted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 114,062 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 114,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 110,397 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 104,530 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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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V816 EHY is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V816 EHY, 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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V816 EHY is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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