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X692 AEL

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,982 mi
Last recorded91,982 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX692 AEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 91,982 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 90,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 88,452 miles

front brake pad looking thin from inside

nearside rear tyre slightly uneven on inside tread

Fail 2 May 2013 88,452 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pad looking thin from inside

nearside rear tyre slightly uneven on inside tread

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,692 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,692 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,664 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 69,353 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,689 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,443 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 53,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

windscreen stone chip

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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X692 AEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X692 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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What year was X692 AEL registered?

X692 AEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X692 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X692 AEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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