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X688 SAS

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,918 mi
Last recorded76,918 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 SAS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2014 76,912 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,446 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,441 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,317 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,932 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,372 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 31,280 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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X688 SAS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X688 SAS, 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 X688 SAS registered?

X688 SAS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X688 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X688 SAS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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