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X549 ARD

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,291 mi
Last recorded142,291 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 ARD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 142,291 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint front (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 142,271 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan next to seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust corroded at rear

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint front (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 134,827 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,350 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 126,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,747 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Jul 2014 121,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Dec 2012 118,239 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper blade split but not affect drivers view of the road

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,186 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 107,350 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 107,321 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 100,926 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracked and worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2008 94,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracked and worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 84,924 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,638 miles

rear exhaust clamp poor condition

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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X549 ARD 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 X549 ARD, 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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X549 ARD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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