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V743 JGS

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,098 mi
Last recorded126,098 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 JGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,098 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 126,098 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,013 miles

Both head lamps have damage from stone chips, nearside front indicator lens broken

Fail 13 Apr 2017 121,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo flange (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both head lamps have damage from stone chips, nearside front indicator lens broken

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear box join (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm center bush perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm center bush perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,118 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 109,118 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 104,256 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 99,503 miles

both front tyres perished and damage to nearside outer sidewall

steering rack damp

Fail 7 May 2013 99,503 miles

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

both front tyres perished and damage to nearside outer sidewall

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,004 miles

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

nearside door mirror broken

signs of a leak from steering rack area

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Apr 2012 99,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside door mirror broken

signs of a leak from steering rack area

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2011 85,076 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,939 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 78,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 78,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 74,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2006 68,718 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 68,718 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,601 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

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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V743 JGS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V743 JGS, 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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V743 JGS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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