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X943 FOR

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,780 mi
Last recorded144,780 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 FOR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 144,780 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 144,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,981 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 136,981 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 128,997 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 106,696 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall starting to perish and crack

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,357 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,769 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 67,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,700 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,292 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,739 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,231 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 45,206 miles

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

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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X943 FOR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X943 FOR, 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 X943 FOR registered?

X943 FOR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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