Saab nearside mirror - deepwith
Have any of you Londoners got any ideas where one could get a (cheap) nearside mirror for a 2000S saab before 8 March for an MOT?
Car resides in Barnes area if that helps? Ebay appears to only have drivers side at the moment.
Saab nearside mirror - commerdriver
Are you sure you need one? I believe the regulations used to state that you needed two mirrors, ie the drivers side external and the internal, I know I had the commer MOT'd several times without a nearside mirror. Might be worth checking the current requirement
Saab nearside mirror - BobbyG
May depend if he has got a stump of a mirror there which would be deemed to be dangerous?
Saab nearside mirror - Lud
If it's the whole assembly you could try ringing a breaker's yard (numbers in Exchange & Mart etc). If it's just the glass you may be able to get a new one from e.g. German & Swedish and stick it on. Not quite perfect to look at but will work and pass MoT.
Saab nearside mirror - artful dodger {P}
Have you checked on ebay? There are usually several people breaking almost every type of car. You can always email any seller offering similar Saab parts to see if they have what you need.


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Saab nearside mirror - Mike H
Try www.neobrothers.co.uk/ or www.twostroke.co.uk/
Saab nearside mirror - Hugo {P}
If it's just the glass you need, a cheap stick on glass from a car accessory shop should help.

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Saab nearside mirror - deepwith
Many thanks for the replies. It is the whole assembly needed as it was torn off. The Saab owner is a disabled friend hence needing an inexpensive option - and their mechanic has assured them they need the mirror for the MOT. Have mailed both the suggested firms and will try breakers tomorrow.
Saab nearside mirror - Dynamic Dave
If it's an obligatory mirror (ie, factory fitted) then it is subject to an MOT inspection.

www.motuk.co.uk/manual_810.htm
Saab nearside mirror - Hugo {P}
One option you may have is a cheap aftermarket mirror that may be affixed minimising damage to bodywork.

H
Saab nearside mirror - PhilW
Google found this - any good??
www.partsgateway.co.uk/sitemap/saab-mirrors.html
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Saab nearside mirror - Number_Cruncher
If it's an obligatory mirror (ie, factory fitted) then it is
subject to an MOT inspection.
www.motuk.co.uk/manual_810.htm

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Indeed, but, in a passenger car, you don't need a passenger side mirror if you have the interior mirror or the offside mirror.

So, for example, our old Escort did pass an MOT without an interior mirror (it had dropped off shortly before the test - I did stick it back on later!) because it had an offside and nearside exterior mirror.

Number_Cruncher
Saab nearside mirror - deepwith
Thanks again for all the helpful comments. Followed up your various leads. Have ordered a mirror from twostroke.co.uk, as suggested by Mike, for the grand sum of £60 including postage. They were extremely efficient and helpful ensuring it is from the same model and age and includes electrics. Beats £250 from other sources and the logistics of going round scrap yards.
Reading the motuk site I also think she does not need to panic but will be happier with the car complete!
Saab nearside mirror - deepwith
Just to add - ordered part yesterday, arrived this morning first thing. What service!
Relative has taken print-out re mirror into local MOT centre so they know for next time!