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V829 LJB

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,738 mi
Last recorded135,738 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 135,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear silencer rusted through

Pass 14 Jun 2011 134,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear hand brake levers at drums uneven movement, ?adjustment req'd

Pass 11 Jun 2010 129,034 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear number plate in poor condition

rear silencer in very poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2009 118,810 miles

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

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

both front & offside rear tyres worn low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2008 106,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 91,104 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake high

offside front brake binding

Pass 17 Jul 2006 76,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2005 59,480 miles

Nearside 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
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V829 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V829 LJB, 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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V829 LJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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