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V866 FPB

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 FPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2014 110,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 110,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,587 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 110,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 97,466 miles

covers on sills

Fail 8 Nov 2011 97,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 94,010 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)

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

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 13 Nov 2009 89,128 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 18 Nov 2008 83,878 miles

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

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 11 Nov 2008 83,816 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 78,871 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 28 Nov 2006 73,765 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,826 miles

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.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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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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