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V198 FPE

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,717 mi
Last recorded151,717 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 FPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 151,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 151,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 140,937 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 140,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 130,888 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 130,887 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 120,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 120,862 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 106,068 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 106,068 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2007 103,724 miles

stone chips in windscreen

rear number plate water damaged

rear exhaust box in poor condition may need attention soon

Pass 18 Jan 2006 85,834 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front shocks corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r light cluster cracked

o/s/r disc corroded

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

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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V198 FPE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V198 FPE, 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 V198 FPE registered?

V198 FPE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V198 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V198 FPE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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