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X936 ABL

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,585 mi
Last recorded103,585 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX936 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,585 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 103,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,861 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 99,861 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 99,502 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 99,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 97,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 97,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 95,270 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 95,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 93,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 93,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 90,917 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 162,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres tread mis-shaped on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2007 145,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 129,122 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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X936 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X936 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 X936 ABL registered?

X936 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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