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X709 OKH

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,090 mi
Last recorded122,090 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 OKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 122,090 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 122,030 miles

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,933 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel tank securing brackets corroded

Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Battery slightly insecure

Both sides have body kits fitted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipes slightly corroded various

Engine Cover Fitted

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the edges

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2x Front (2.7.2a)

Underbody Corroded in Places

Engine Oil Low

Fail 8 Sep 2016 98,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Battery slightly insecure

Both sides have body kits fitted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipes slightly corroded various

Engine Cover Fitted

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel tank securing brackets corroded

Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the edges

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing 2x Front (2.7.2a)

Underbody Corroded in Places

Engine Oil Low

Pass 3 May 2014 87,819 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 85,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,962 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 76,126 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 76,126 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 70,889 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 66,470 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 66,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,535 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,966 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 49,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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X709 OKH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X709 OKH, 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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X709 OKH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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