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K40 MFM

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,014 mi
Last recorded89,014 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 MFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 89,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front tyres very worn especially on edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres perishing

Fail 10 Oct 2017 86,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox broken in two (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,891 miles

All tyres perished in tread area

Exhaust corroded

Rear Both brake hoses ferrules corroding

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2016 74,891 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All tyres perished in tread area

Exhaust corroded

Rear Both brake hoses ferrules corroding

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 72,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear box heat cover rubbing on exhaust

rear exhaust box rubber starting to split

Fail 5 Apr 2012 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box front moutin rubber starting to split

rear exhaust heat cover rubbing on exhaust

slight cracks on both rear tyres outer walls and nearside front tyre outer wall not showing cord or ply

Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,545 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2010 71,540 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2009 68,853 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 68,853 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,595 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 60,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,429 miles

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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K40 MFM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K40 MFM, 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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K40 MFM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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