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X927 ABL

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,676 mi
Last recorded76,676 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX927 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,676 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,958 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,557 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 59,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 59,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,721 miles

advise both front struts heavily corroded

advise slight flex in bulkhead under load on steering check

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 26 Feb 2007 49,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,326 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,753 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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X927 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X927 ABL, 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 X927 ABL registered?

X927 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X927 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X927 ABL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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