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FLZ 4877

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,947 mi
Last recorded87,947 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 4877
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 87,947 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 87,933 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 69,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,209 miles

o/s/r brake disc getting pitted

wiper blades are getting worn

Fail 16 May 2008 52,209 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc getting pitted

wiper blades are getting worn

Pass 17 May 2007 48,101 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 42,751 miles

Front brake discs scored

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades skightly streaky

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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FLZ 4877 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FLZ 4877, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLZ 4877 registered?

FLZ 4877 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is FLZ 4877 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 4877 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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