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V560 KMA

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,182 mi
Last recorded146,182 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV560 KMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2014 146,182 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 146,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 136,390 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 136,390 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 128,199 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 128,177 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 127,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 123,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroided

rear brake discs corroided

Pass 6 Jan 2011 123,030 miles

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

exhaust system corroided

rear brake discs corroided

Pass 8 Jan 2010 115,853 miles

front numberplate cracked

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2010 115,853 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

front numberplate cracked

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2008 105,174 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2008 96,238 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 96,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 84,379 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,936 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORROSION.

N/S AND O/S FRONT SUSPENSION LEG CORROSION

REAR NUMBER PLATE IMPAIRED.

SMALL STONE CHIP IN ZONE A ON FRONT SCREEN

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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V560 KMA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 V560 KMA, 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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V560 KMA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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