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V866 JGS

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,160 mi
Last recorded151,160 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 JGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 151,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SPRING PLATFORM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SPRING PLATFORM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 148,043 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 148,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ARM (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNABLE TO TEST EMISSIONS EXHAUST DETATCHED

UNABLE TO TEST EMMISIONS EXHAUST DETATCHED

Pass 21 Jan 2020 145,950 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM REPAIRED (TEMPORARY)

Pass 4 Feb 2019 137,550 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 137,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 134,674 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 130,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 123,714 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 121,906 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted and slightly worn

Fail 14 Apr 2014 121,904 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brake discs pitted and slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 119,104 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,796 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 116,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,860 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 114,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 109,447 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 106,562 miles

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

advise fron t shock absorbers struts slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2008 103,721 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 103,721 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 100,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 94,994 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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V866 JGS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 JGS, 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 JGS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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