MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front shock absorbers are corroded
o/s/sill has damage to it but unable to see fully due to plastic oversills fitted
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V861 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 V861 FPB, 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 V861 FPB registered?
V861 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2000.
Is V861 FPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V861 FPB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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