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S8 CTH

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,599 mi
Last recorded118,599 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 CTH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,599 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,715 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,328 miles

NS/Raer tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,008 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise only o/s and n/s rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,339 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2009 76,339 miles

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,379 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 63,613 miles

advise rear panel damaged and o/s/r quater panel

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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S8 CTH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S8 CTH, 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 S8 CTH registered?

S8 CTH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is S8 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 CTH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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