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X704 AEL

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,165 mi
Last recorded125,165 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 AEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 125,165 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 125,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield corroded away at fixings

offside rear tyre starting to perish between treads

Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,272 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 93,230 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,072 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,311 miles

small crack in n/s/f brake hose (cords not showing)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 69,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

small crack in n/s/f brake hose {cords not showing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 53,026 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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X704 AEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X704 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 X704 AEL registered?

X704 AEL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X704 AEL safe to buy?

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