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X981 ABL

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,515 mi
Last recorded90,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2008 90,515 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,578 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 72,278 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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X981 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X981 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X981 ABL?

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What year was X981 ABL registered?

X981 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X981 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X981 ABL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X981 ABL have outstanding finance?

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