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W348 XTM

2000 Saab 9-3 Aero

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,369 mi
Last recorded109,369 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero97,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 XTM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 109,369 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 104,166 miles

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear, seat belt not checked

Fail 18 Mar 2008 104,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear, seat belt not checked

Pass 2 Apr 2007 97,342 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 97,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 88,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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W348 XTM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 97,340 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W348 XTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W348 XTM?

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What year was W348 XTM registered?

W348 XTM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W348 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W348 XTM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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