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X87 CTA

2000 Saab 9-3 Aero

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,784 mi
Last recorded153,784 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero97,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 CTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 153,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 153,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 153,544 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 139,208 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 139,204 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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X87 CTA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 97,340 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X87 CTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X87 CTA?

You can check the full history of X87 CTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X87 CTA registered?

X87 CTA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X87 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X87 CTA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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