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X712 KRW

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,771 mi
Last recorded143,771 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 KRW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 143,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 138,166 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 136,190 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 136,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 129,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

both sides front inner wing panels [rear sections ] slightly surfaces corroded??

near side front headlamp unit glass lens chip/ small hole???

near side front upper screen area chips outside wiper swept areas

near side rear upper exhaust heat shield insecure / close to brake hose

off side front lower driving lamp unit missing/ bulb illuminates burnt plastic bumper slightly / possible fire hazard ????

Fail 21 Jun 2010 129,261 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both sides front inner wing panels [rear sections ] slightly surfaces corroded??

handbrake shoes slightly noisy inoperation/ grab slightly off side rear

near side front headlamp unit glass lens chip/ small hole???

near side front upper screen area chips outside wiper swept areas

near side rear upper exhaust heat shield insecure

off side rear brake discs surface corroded

off side front lower driving lamp unit missing/ bulb illuminates burnt plastic bumper slightly / possible fire hazard ????

Pass 1 Jun 2009 121,294 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both sides rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

near side front power steering rack mount very slight movement/body panel area???

near side front upper outer screen chipped/cracked slightly / outside wiper swept area today

near side rear upper exhaust pipe shield insecure/ close to brake hose area today????

off side rear handbrake shoes slightly noisy/squeal inoperation???

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox area???

Fail 1 Jun 2009 121,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both sides rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

engine oil level low

near side front power steering rack mount very slight movement/body panel area???

near side front upper outer screen chipped/cracked slightly / outside wiper swept area today

near side rear upper exhaust pipe shield insecure/ close to brake hose area today????

off side rear handbrake shoes slightly noisy/squeal inoperation???

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox area???

Pass 23 Apr 2008 112,655 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 112,655 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres outer side walls slightly perished/deteriorated

near side headlamp chipped/small hole

Pass 24 Apr 2007 100,226 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 100,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

air conditioning slightly low gas???

near side headlamp glass lens ,small stone hole/lamp good condition.

rear exhaust pipe.silencer clamp, corroded/at joint

Fail 2 May 2006 95,156 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres tread slightly lumpy on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 2 May 2006 95,156 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres tread slightly lumpy on inside edge.

o/s/f tyre low on inside edge.

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 KRW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KRW, 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 X712 KRW registered?

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

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