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R50 MCV

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 MCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion to all brake backing plates

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2014 83,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

corrosion to all brake backing plates

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,879 miles

offside rear foot brake has lower reading adjustment or repair advised

rear exhaust clamp missing systerm secure and not blowing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,020 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler neck clip in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 74,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,972 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel pipe clip on tank loose-not leaking at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,401 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 69,397 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,827 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 65,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,976 miles

offside rear footbrake not as good as nearside

both front suspension struts heavily corroded

both rear tyres very badly perished but not showing cords

Pass 11 Aug 2006 57,602 miles

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corrodded but not exessively

Pass 11 Aug 2005 53,431 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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R50 MCV 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R50 MCV, 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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R50 MCV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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