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V617 FCR

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,754 mi
Last recorded80,754 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV617 FCR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,754 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 77,873 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 77,328 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,165 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,672 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Base of column (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bulk Head corroded slightly

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 72,670 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor Pan x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Base of column (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bulk Head corroded slightly

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,528 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 70,528 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,431 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,431 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,431 miles

rear exhaust heavilly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 54,431 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,991 miles

rear exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,106 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,952 miles

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

both rear tyres have some sidewall cracking advise replacement

Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,909 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded through

front brake discs worn

o/s/f shock corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,366 miles

O/S and n/s front suspension legs corroded

front brake pads 50% WORN

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,266 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres low on edges

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,491 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,576 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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V617 FCR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V617 FCR, 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 V617 FCR registered?

V617 FCR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V617 FCR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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