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X61 CBO

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,808 mi
Last recorded155,808 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 CBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 155,808 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 142,543 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 142,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 143,739 miles

hand brake poor on one side

Fail 22 Feb 2014 134,666 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hand brake poor on one side

Fail 11 Feb 2013 124,811 miles

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

heat shield loose in centre of car

near-side handbrake cable not fastend securley

Pass 11 Feb 2013 124,811 miles

heat shield loose in centre of car

near-side handbrake cable not fastend securley

Pass 14 Feb 2012 108,510 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 100,544 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,694 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 85,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,514 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 68,737 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 56,288 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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X61 CBO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X61 CBO, 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 X61 CBO registered?

X61 CBO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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