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X552 XBV

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 XBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,809 miles

Nearside Rear 205 50 R16) Tyre (Slightly perishing

Offside Rear 205 50 R16) Tyre (Slightly perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,019 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,171 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 62,857 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,857 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 1 May 2014 62,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,101 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,473 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 45,009 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 45,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 36,783 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 26,831 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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X552 XBV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X552 XBV, 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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X552 XBV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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