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V43 MPP

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,090 mi
Last recorded137,090 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 MPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 137,090 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 137,090 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,090 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 137,090 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 137,069 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 132,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 132,434 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 128,951 miles

offside sill rusty

rear discs badly worn

rear pads worn

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2012 128,944 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

front number plate damaged

offside sill rusty

rear discs badly worn

rear pads worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,505 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 124,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

2 x centre brake lights not working

Pass 2 Nov 2010 118,895 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 118,895 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

front brake discs coloured and worn

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

rear brake discs corroded

rear indicators discouloured slightly

steering coloumn has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2009 115,484 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 111,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 101,980 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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V43 MPP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 101,546 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V43 MPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V43 MPP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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