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XIL 2118

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,306 mi
Last recorded110,306 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 2118
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 110,306 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2016 110,306 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2015 102,470 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 102,265 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,189 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 98,189 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,735 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 91,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,011 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 85,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,387 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 72,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,345 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 58,324 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,016 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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XIL 2118 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XIL 2118, 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 XIL 2118 registered?

XIL 2118 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is XIL 2118 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 2118 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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