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X97 CTA

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,421 mi
Last recorded95,421 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 CTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 95,421 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 85,417 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 85,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,057 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,293 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 62,194 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 46,062 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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X97 CTA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X97 CTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X97 CTA?

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What year was X97 CTA registered?

X97 CTA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X97 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X97 CTA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X97 CTA have outstanding finance?

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