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X616 SRM

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,792 mi
Last recorded181,792 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 SRM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 181,792 miles

offside front brake hose twisted

Fail 28 Apr 2011 181,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front brake hose twisted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 160,461 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 119,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 147,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 134,316 miles

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

engine oil low

Fail 28 Apr 2008 134,295 miles

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 116,223 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 96,285 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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X616 SRM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X616 SRM, 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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What year was X616 SRM registered?

X616 SRM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X616 SRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X616 SRM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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