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A18 CSU

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,489 mi
Last recorded101,489 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear lamp unit filled with water due to being cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2010 101,489 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear lamp unit filled with water due to being cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2009 86,950 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 86,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise front tyres wearing on edges low pressure

advise n/s rear tyre worn inner section

advise o/s rear seat belt visual only

advise slight play at top of column

Pass 5 Nov 2008 73,907 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to perish

offside washer poor

rear seat belts visually checked only due to child seats fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,891 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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A18 CSU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 A18 CSU, 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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What year was A18 CSU registered?

A18 CSU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is A18 CSU safe to buy?

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