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V5 OLL

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 OLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 109,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded/deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point and inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point and lower front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded/deteriorated

headlamp switch stiff to operate

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 25 May 2022 109,054 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring corroded and snapped/broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded/deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point and inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point and lower front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded/deteriorated

headlamp switch stiff to operate

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 1 Apr 2021 109,797 miles

Front light switch stiff in operation

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damp in light unit

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 off rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake dust cover corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake dust cover corroded

grease on brake pipes

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2021 108,796 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front light switch stiff in operation

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damp in light unit

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 off rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake dust cover corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake dust cover corroded

grease on brake pipes

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 108,423 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear hand brake slightly low

side covers fitted to sills

Fail 22 Jun 2017 108,422 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

side covers fitted to sills

Pass 21 Jun 2016 107,870 miles

child seat fitted

slight cut in n/s rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2015 107,141 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,339 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight lip on front discs

Fail 15 Jul 2014 106,339 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight lip on front discs

Pass 3 Jun 2013 104,847 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 104,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

s/s front tyreas cut on cords showing

Pass 26 May 2012 98,590 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 98,590 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 94,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 89,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 83,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 77,808 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 77,808 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,675 miles

sill covers fitted(sills not seen)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 63,964 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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V5 OLL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V5 OLL, 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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V5 OLL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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