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X634 RCS

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,740 mi
Last recorded143,740 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX634 RCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 143,740 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 134,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 122,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 109,974 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 109,974 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine did not produce enough smoke to be detected by the smoke meter, so it passed the smoke test.

screen washer system frozen.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,506 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 104,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 93,653 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,244 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 87,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2007 78,977 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 68,390 miles

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

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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X634 RCS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X634 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X634 RCS?

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What year was X634 RCS registered?

X634 RCS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X634 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X634 RCS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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