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V89 KAH

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,640 mi
Last recorded140,640 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 KAH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 140,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 20 Jun 2018 140,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 136,596 miles

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

body sill covers fitted

bulkhead seems ok at time of mot test

Pass 28 Jun 2016 132,247 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 127,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 123,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear light has water ingress

Pass 27 Jun 2013 120,673 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 120,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 116,708 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 116,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wiper split

offside rear tyre outer sidewall poor condition

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 112,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

bonnet support struts not working properly

Pass 25 Jun 2010 107,345 miles

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

both rear tyres perished sidewalls.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 101,034 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 101,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 95,091 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 95,091 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 88,503 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 88,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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V89 KAH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V89 KAH, 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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V89 KAH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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