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V882 FPB

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,429 mi
Last recorded129,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV882 FPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 129,429 miles

as original test

Fail 19 Jun 2009 129,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusty on surfaces

rear exhaust clamp rusty

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jun 2008 116,649 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 116,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

marks to windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2007 103,372 miles

N/s/rear roadwheel slightly out shape on inner edge

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)

Piston cover adrift on o/s/rear shockabsorber

Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,626 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 88,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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V882 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 101,546 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V882 FPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V882 FPB registered?

V882 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V882 FPB safe to buy?

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