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X698 AUJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,688 mi
Last recorded94,688 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 AUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,688 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 94,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 66,973 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 58,223 miles

Clamp on rear silencer to centre pipe corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2011 51,691 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,119 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,637 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,017 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 23,645 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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X698 AUJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X698 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 X698 AUJ registered?

X698 AUJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X698 AUJ safe to buy?

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