MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,596 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes ; front brake pads low , 3 mm approx
Brakes ; o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded
Exhaust ; system deteriorated , minor leak at flexi section
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; front brake pads low , 3 mm approx
Brakes ; o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded
Exhaust ; system deteriorated , minor leak at flexi section
Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; front pads low
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake
Brakes ; surface corrosion on front & rear discs
Brakes; noise from rear wheels suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related , recommend strip & inspect
Engine ; oil leak
Exhaust ; centre flexi section has minor leak & rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin may become insecure
Lighting ; both rear indicators slightly discoloured
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Tyres ; o/s/f & n/s/r tread bald on inner edge
Various covers / underguards & mouldings fitted
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; front pads low
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake
Brakes ; surface corrosion on front & rear discs
Brakes; noise from rear wheels suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related , recommend strip & inspect
Engine ; oil leak
Exhaust ; centre flexi section has minor leak & rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin may become insecure
Lighting ; both rear indicators slightly discoloured
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Tyres ; o/s/f & n/s/r tread bald on inner edge
Various covers / underguards & mouldings fitted
covers on sills
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
covers on sills
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer sills plastic covered
outer sills plastic covered
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer sills plastic covered
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer sills plastic covered
outer sills plastic covered
both front brake discs worn. †front brake pads worn low. †offside rear tyre worn very low on inside. †nearside rear tyre worn low on inside
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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V866 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 V866 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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V866 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2000.
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