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V85 KAH

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,420 mi
Last recorded115,420 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 KAH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 115,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear, (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge,

Nearside mirror casing damaged but taped over and no sharp edges at time of test,

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

Offside Rear tyre very cracked around inner edge of tread but no cords visible at time of test,

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, (1.4.A.2f)

both front and o/s rear seatbelts twisted but operating o.k.

high level stop lamp not working.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 108,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,930 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread but not exposing cords

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 101,734 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 101,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,511 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre surface cracking to inner side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,755 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 99,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,579 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 97,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,898 miles

Both front tyres crazed and wearing on both edges

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 88,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres crazed and wearing on both edges

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 84,170 miles

condition n/s/r tyre

headlamp aims

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre wall and tyre tread cracking

rear indicators o/s borderline

wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,170 miles

condition n/s/r tyre

headlamp aims

o/s/r tyre wall and tyre tread cracking

rear indicators o/s borderline

wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,034 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 82,003 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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V85 KAH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V85 KAH, 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 V85 KAH registered?

V85 KAH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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