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X931 MSL

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,799 mi
Last recorded140,799 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX931 MSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 140,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 30 Jul 2014 140,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 22 Jul 2014 140,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 130,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear nearside brake slight bind

Pass 10 Aug 2012 119,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 119,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,739 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2010 96,228 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,220 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 20 Jul 2009 85,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,120 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,649 miles

wiper blades worn

Fail 17 Jul 2007 66,583 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 May 2006 55,150 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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X931 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X931 MSL, 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 X931 MSL registered?

X931 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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