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V870 EKS

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,009 mi
Last recorded115,009 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 EKS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,009 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 102,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 100,138 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 89,212 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,219 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,516 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,669 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,653 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 386,222 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,332 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,667 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,939 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)

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

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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V870 EKS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V870 EKS, 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 V870 EKS registered?

V870 EKS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V870 EKS safe to buy?

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