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X359 AAD

2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,741 mi
Last recorded157,741 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid117,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX359 AAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Tid
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 157,741 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 157,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 148,682 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front for lamp glass damaged, nearside front for lamp missing

Fail 22 Apr 2008 148,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front for lamp glass damaged, nearside front for lamp missing

Pass 16 May 2007 138,894 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 138,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 120,949 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Tid?

Based on 460 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
11,429
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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X359 AAD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 117,853 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 S Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X359 AAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X359 AAD registered?

X359 AAD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Tid, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X359 AAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X359 AAD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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