MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,693 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate damaged but still secure and readable
on road test knocking noise heard from o/s front, nothing found on mot possible top mount.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front number plate damaged but still secure and readable
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
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X985 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 X985 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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How do I check the history of X985 ABL?
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What year was X985 ABL registered?
X985 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2000.
Is X985 ABL safe to buy?
The MOT history for X985 ABL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does X985 ABL have outstanding finance?
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