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X621 ADT

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,252 mi
Last recorded177,252 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX621 ADT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 177,252 miles

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

eml light on

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 177,252 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

eml light on

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 161,325 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 161,325 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 150,651 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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 145,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine man light on rear brake pads look low

Fail 29 Sep 2010 140,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 140,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 131,947 miles

Both front tyres worn low edges, N/s has cuts in inner side wall.

NBoth rear tyres wareing unevenly , N/s has nail init.

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 21 Sep 2009 131,947 miles

Both front tyres worn low edges, N/s has cuts in inner side wall.

NBoth rear tyres wareing unevenly , N/s has nail init.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 126,198 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 126,198 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 111,876 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 111,876 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 101,163 miles

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

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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X621 ADT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X621 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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What year was X621 ADT registered?

X621 ADT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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