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X724 AWE

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,103 mi
Last recorded86,103 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX724 AWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,103 miles

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

slight play on adjustable steering column

Fail 11 Feb 2014 86,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play on adjustable steering column

Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,112 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,781 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 64,781 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

stickers in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,942 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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X724 AWE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X724 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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What year was X724 AWE registered?

X724 AWE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X724 AWE safe to buy?

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