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X618 ADT

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,639 mi
Last recorded76,639 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX618 ADT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,639 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread pattern uneven

n/s o/s front struts rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2012 71,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread pattern uneven

n/s o/s front struts rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,974 miles

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

all brake pads worn to three to four mm.

small leak from o/s inner c/v gaitor.

some play at the rear axle front bushes.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 62,974 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake pads worn to three to four mm.

small leak from o/s inner c/v gaitor.

some play at the rear axle front bushes.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,287 miles

o/s/f fog lamp mounting broken.

shallow cut in the n/s/f tyre.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 59,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f fog lamp mounting broken.

shallow cut in the n/s/f tyre.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 55,772 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corosion of the rear exhaust sections.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,772 miles

some corosion of the rear exhaust sections.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 52,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear pads over half worn.

some damage to the front bumper.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,126 miles

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

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

rear pads over half worn.

some damage to the front bumper.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,159 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Offside front fog lamp insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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X618 ADT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol 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 X618 ADT, 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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X618 ADT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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