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MEY 198

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,925 mi
Last recorded118,925 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEY 198
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 118,925 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2022 118,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 118,751 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure section joint clamp corroded /detached.exhaust leaking excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan towards sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure of front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan corroded at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan corroded towards centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan corroded towards sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/floorpan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and excessively perished,tyre leaking on test (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre large screw in tread,tread close to wear indicators,small cuts present ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded,fuel filter corroded.some pitting on brake discs vehicle been stood

Pass 21 May 2019 117,385 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 115,749 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,188 miles

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

ns mirror damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2017 111,188 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in osf arch (2.4.A.3)

ns mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2016 108,238 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 108,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wing holed marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer clamp deterated (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly warn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides and waring out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 104,844 miles

nsr brake pads are getting low

os anti-roll bar mounting very rusty

os of the bulkhead is very rusty ! but cant see to much due to the sound profing

rear brake discs are rusty

rear tyres are wearing oddly on the inside

slight play in the rear axle bushes

small hole in the os inner wing

Fail 14 Jul 2014 99,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are wearing oddly on the inside

nsf drop top link washer is bent

rear exhaust box clamp is in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,074 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing oddly on the inside

nsf drop top link washer is bent

rear exhaust box clamp is in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 85,889 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 82,664 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,076 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 75,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,219 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,739 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,437 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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MEY 198 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MEY 198, 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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MEY 198 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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