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X665 AVN

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,505 mi
Last recorded160,505 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX665 AVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 160,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

underbody of vehicle is corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 149,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 140,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot floor has slight corrosion

vehicle chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,651 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 112,756 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 99,620 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 99,620 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 85,483 miles

sump plug damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,096 miles

front brake pads getting low

front s/abs houses rusted

rear exhaust box outter casing corrode

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,847 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 54,592 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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X665 AVN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X665 AVN, 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 X665 AVN registered?

X665 AVN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X665 AVN safe to buy?

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