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X493 XRH

2000 Saab 9-3 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,721 mi
Last recorded113,721 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE70,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 XRH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,721 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 113,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,966 miles

oil leak

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 103,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear boxes (7.1.2)

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

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,232 miles

Oil leak

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2015 90,208 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,119 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 77,078 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,790 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 70,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,346 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 65,345 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,925 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 59,919 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 47,333 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,114 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,031 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wipers slightly worn

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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X493 XRH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 70,790 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X493 XRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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X493 XRH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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