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S5 LLG

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,470 mi
Last recorded102,470 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 LLG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 102,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking

Fail 29 Apr 2016 102,470 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inner arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2015 100,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 98,269 miles

front crossbody brake pipe corroded

heatshield loose

slight movement of rack in mountings

Pass 23 May 2013 94,175 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 94,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2012 88,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 83,285 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 74,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 67,115 miles

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

cracks on nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 16 May 2008 60,530 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 54,104 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 46,604 miles

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

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

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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S5 LLG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S5 LLG, 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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What year was S5 LLG registered?

S5 LLG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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