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X681 AVN

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,208 mi
Last recorded100,208 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 AVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 100,208 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 23 May 2015 93,904 miles

rear exhaust corroding

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 88,272 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 88,271 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 83,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust starting to corrode

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 May 2012 81,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 80,179 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 80,179 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 78,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 76,642 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 75,060 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 72,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 70,295 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 70,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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X681 AVN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X681 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 X681 AVN registered?

X681 AVN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X681 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X681 AVN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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