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V880 FDS

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

87,995 mi
Last recorded87,995 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV880 FDS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 87,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,842 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 87,206 miles

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 84,664 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 83,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 80,707 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 80,097 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,434 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,555 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,214 miles

both sides rear brake discs are slightly warped

Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,005 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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V880 FDS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V880 FDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V880 FDS registered?

V880 FDS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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