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X719 RDA

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX719 RDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 111,005 miles

Corrosion around battery tray area

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 110,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Running onto Exhaust Cat (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion around battery tray area

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,092 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system blowing at flexi joint and corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2018 107,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system blowing at flexi joint and corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,908 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light

exhaust corroded rear clamp missing

rear subframe bushes worn

tested in wet conditions

Fail 9 Dec 2016 96,907 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light

exhaust corroded rear clamp missing

rear subframe bushes worn

tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,799 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode badly

Fail 1 Dec 2015 81,798 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust starting to corrode badly

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,408 miles

corrosion on all discs

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

rear pads appear to be getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2012 66,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,271 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 64,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,876 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front bulkhead seems to flex a lot at steering rack mount area.

Parking permit over 40mm in nearside windscreen swept area.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,222 miles

Offside front bulkhead seems to flex a lot at steering rack mount area.

Parking permit over 40mm in nearside windscreen swept area.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,137 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 50,046 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 40,335 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 34,913 miles

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

Sills covered by trims.

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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X719 RDA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X719 RDA, 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 X719 RDA registered?

X719 RDA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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