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X718 ANV

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,100 mi
Last recorded93,100 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 ANV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,305 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,882 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 72,882 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,175 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 70,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,753 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,567 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,849 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,776 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,226 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 49,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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X718 ANV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X718 ANV, 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 X718 ANV registered?

X718 ANV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X718 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X718 ANV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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