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X539 YUG

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,208 mi
Last recorded149,208 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 YUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2011 149,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2010 141,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 133,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 131,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 27 Nov 2006 116,749 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 104,936 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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X539 YUG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X539 YUG, 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 X539 YUG registered?

X539 YUG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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