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V248 EPV

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,121 mi
Last recorded141,121 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo90,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 EPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 141,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes both rear, both front to rear and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs worn (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs worn (1.2.1 (e))

various body steering and suspension components corroded but not yet weakened (Front strut towers , springs, shock absorbers)

Pass 23 Jun 2025 135,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front inner arch and strut tower corroded but not yet weakened

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front inner arch an strut tower corroded but not yet weakened

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 135,553 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases second flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front inner arch and strut tower corroded but not yet weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner arch an strut tower corroded but not yet weakened

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut in side wall tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2024 123,322 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between middle and rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both

exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 9 Jun 2023 121,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 121,411 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 113,556 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

Fail 28 Jun 2022 113,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose at fuel tank

Pass 14 Jun 2021 97,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 95,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,819 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,251 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 85,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 81,130 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 81,130 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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V248 EPV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 90,819 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V248 EPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V248 EPV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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