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X697 AUJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,698 mi
Last recorded86,698 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 AUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,698 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 86,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,925 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 80,922 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,362 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 68,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,299 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 60,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust middle and rear corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,495 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,679 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 42,589 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,962 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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X697 AUJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X697 AUJ, 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 X697 AUJ registered?

X697 AUJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X697 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X697 AUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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