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M200 OTG

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,480 mi
Last recorded85,480 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 OTG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 85,480 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,414 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 85,397 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 83,531 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 83,525 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,467 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,344 miles

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

no audible warning for indicators/hazard lights

slight corrosion on parking brake cables

Fail 15 Aug 2016 83,330 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

no audible warning for indicators/hazard lights

slight corrosion on parking brake cables

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,723 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 82,721 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hand brake cables slight worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 81,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 80,222 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,218 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 75,218 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

osr nsr tyres auter sligly detereated osf tyre auter sligly detereated

Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,372 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 73,775 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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M200 OTG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M200 OTG, 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 M200 OTG registered?

M200 OTG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is M200 OTG safe to buy?

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