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V904 FPB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,002 mi
Last recorded124,002 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV904 FPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,002 miles

Oil leak

both front struts rusty

both rear discs rusty

engine covers fitted

outter cover sills fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2014 124,002 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both front struts rusty

both rear discs rusty

engine covers fitted

outter cover sills fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2013 118,442 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 118,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,836 miles

both front shocker rusty

near side front lower arm rear bushes starting to lift

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2011 108,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front shocker rusty

near side front lower arm rear bushes starting to lift

rear exhaust box very rusty

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2010 102,519 miles

nearside front cut in side wall

outer cover sills fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

slight blow centre exhaust

slight blow rear exhaust

engine covers fitted

Oil leak

both front discs lipped

both front lower arm rear bushes pearishing

both front shockers rusty

both rear discs rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2009 95,580 miles

both front shockers rusty

near side front lower arm rear bush starting to lift

outer covers fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2009 95,580 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front shockers rusty

near side front lower arm rear bush starting to lift

outer covers fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 91,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 85,083 miles

near side rear tyre wearing low

rear pads wearing low

slight damp patch both rear shockers

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2006 72,674 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6 legal limit

off side rear shocker has a slight damp patch

Fail 8 Aug 2005 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V904 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V904 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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What year was V904 FPB registered?

V904 FPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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