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V857 FPT

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,702 mi
Last recorded119,702 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 FPT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 119,702 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 119,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension bushed have slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,462 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,096 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,494 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,396 miles

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

offside front tyre showing wear

rear tyres showing uneven wear

Fail 30 Jun 2010 86,396 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front tyre showing wear

rear tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres showing uneven wear and have minor cuts in tread

rear tyres showing uneven wear

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,334 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 74,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 71,726 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 68,694 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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V857 FPT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V857 FPT, 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 V857 FPT registered?

V857 FPT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V857 FPT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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