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X551 ARD

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,939 mi
Last recorded84,939 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 ARD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,988 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,035 miles

Oil leaking on to cat from inlet manifold area

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,962 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 34,583 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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X551 ARD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X551 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X551 ARD?

You can check the full history of X551 ARD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X551 ARD registered?

X551 ARD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X551 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 ARD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X551 ARD have outstanding finance?

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