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X708 UCV

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,123 mi
Last recorded111,123 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 UCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 111,123 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 111,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,881 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 99,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2009 85,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT.CORROSION-O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES-O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT.EXHAUST LEAK F FLEX.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,033 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT.CORROSION-O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES-O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT.EXHAUST LEAK F FLEX.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,267 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,286 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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X708 UCV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X708 UCV, 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 X708 UCV registered?

X708 UCV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is X708 UCV safe to buy?

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