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X615 RCS

2000 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,932 mi
Last recorded140,932 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX615 RCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 140,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

eml light on at dash

n/s/f floor corroded & weak

n/s/r floor heavily corroded

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 140,929 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

eml light on at dash

n/s/f floor corroded & weak

n/s/r floor heavily corroded

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2012 132,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 121,681 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 121,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 104,222 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 91,032 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 91,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,550 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 81,550 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,772 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 70,772 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 61,089 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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X615 RCS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X615 RCS, 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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X615 RCS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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