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X572 WOS

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,046 mi
Last recorded135,046 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX572 WOS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,046 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

existing repairs to offside bulkhead ok

front discs getting worn

front pads getting low

front struts getting corroded

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

nearside rear tyre getting low

some play steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2013 127,362 miles

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front pads getting low

front struts getting corroded

front track control arm bushes getting worn

rear springs getting corroded

small chip nearside headlamp

some play steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2013 127,362 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front pads getting low

front struts getting corroded

front track control arm bushes getting worn

rear springs getting corroded

small chip nearside headlamp

some play steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2012 119,847 miles

Advise engine oil level

Advise front exhaust pipe deteriorated

Advise rear brake pads anti rattle pins

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 119,844 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Advise fuel neck clip insecure

Advise engine oil level

Advise front exhaust pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 109,193 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 109,192 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 103,731 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 97,217 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 97,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,854 miles

stone chip in nearside front headlamp.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X572 WOS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X572 WOS, 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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X572 WOS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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