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X561 XBV

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,085 mi
Last recorded152,085 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 XBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 152,085 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 152,085 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 136,150 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Engine management light on

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

Fail 6 May 2016 136,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

entre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2015 117,859 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2014 99,062 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount corroded

Fail 10 May 2014 99,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,226 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,063 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,300 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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X561 XBV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X561 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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X561 XBV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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