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X663 ADT

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,700 mi
Last recorded81,700 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX663 ADT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 81,700 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 81,700 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Oct 2022 81,690 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 78,779 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,740 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,288 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 71,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,077 miles

Rear number plate de laminating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 68,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate de laminating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,227 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 64,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 60,599 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 55,414 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 50,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 50,161 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 38,696 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 34,670 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,678 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,675 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,604 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,997 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,499 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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X663 ADT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X663 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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X663 ADT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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