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P190 POW

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,184 mi
Last recorded103,184 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 POW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 103,184 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle insecure but operational

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 103,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle insecure but operational

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 100,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% central (1.2.1b)

bonnet release handle insecure

oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 100,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% central (1.2.1b)

bonnet release handle insecure

oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release lever insecure

centre stop light more than 50% working

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 89,154 miles

Bonnet release catch insecure

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Bonnet release catch insecure

Offside Front Outer tyre tread wearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust box corrode and blowing slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,784 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

Fail 7 Apr 2015 80,779 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

general corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to ascertain wiperblades clearing screen as washers in-op

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,718 miles

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

all four brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre starting to split outer sidewall no cords exposed

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2014 73,718 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre starting to split outer sidewall no cords exposed

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,195 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to rear exhaust ( back box )

mil on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,694 miles

Oil leak

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

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

mil on

oil level low

Fail 3 Feb 2011 61,694 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

mil on

oil level low

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,434 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,434 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 39,170 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,941 miles

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

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

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 1 Nov 2005 22,992 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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P190 POW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P190 POW, 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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P190 POW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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