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X691 AEL

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,839 mi
Last recorded139,839 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX691 AEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 139,839 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe/union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch - inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe/union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive bulkhead flexing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 139,785 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe/union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch - inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe/union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive bulkhead flexing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 139,694 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive bulkhead flexing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 139,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive bulkhead flexing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 138,999 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive BULKHEAD (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 137,954 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 134,577 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,493 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 125,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 120,245 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in both steering rack mounting/s, perscribed area/s (bulkhead)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 120,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in both steering rack mounting/s, perscribed area/s (bulkhead)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 116,554 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,979 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 102,347 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 94,608 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 86,669 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 78,262 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 68,449 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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X691 AEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X691 AEL, 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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X691 AEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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