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X712 AWE

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,993 mi
Last recorded82,993 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 AWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,993 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust connecting pipe corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,030 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2019 79,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2018 74,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear view mirror obstructed view roof lining hanging down

Fail 22 Oct 2018 74,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,305 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,785 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,725 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 64,721 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,996 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,996 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,535 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,092 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,272 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 46,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 39,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,804 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 31,257 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,976 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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X712 AWE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X712 AWE, 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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X712 AWE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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