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X982 HFW

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,632 mi
Last recorded125,632 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX982 HFW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 125,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 122,114 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 119,876 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 113,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

wipers splitting

Fail 27 Nov 2008 113,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wipers splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2007 103,258 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded/ poor

bulkhead flexing around steering rack mountings, area covered with soundproof matting so cannot fully check

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear and nearside fronmt wheels slightly buckled on inner rim

possible coolant leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 14 Jul 2006 86,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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X982 HFW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X982 HFW, 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

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What year was X982 HFW registered?

X982 HFW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X982 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X982 HFW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X982 HFW have outstanding finance?

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