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V178 EUY

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,259 mi
Last recorded103,259 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 EUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 103,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 94,373 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 94,373 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2008 84,318 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,943 miles

slight play found at streeing rack mountains

Fail 17 Jan 2008 83,943 miles

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

slight play found at streeing rack mountains

Pass 28 Dec 2006 76,395 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 68,253 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 68,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V178 EUY is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V178 EUY, 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 V178 EUY registered?

V178 EUY is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V178 EUY safe to buy?

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