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X733 ACF

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,372 mi
Last recorded121,372 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX733 ACF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,372 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 121,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 117,055 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 117,055 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,939 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 113,939 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 109,363 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 103,209 miles

3 nails in n/s/r

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

N/s/r tyre side wall worn away

Fail 4 Aug 2009 103,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

3 nails in n/s/r

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

N/s/r tyre side wall worn away

Pass 29 Feb 2008 95,088 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 87,104 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 73,983 miles

Engine oil appears to be above the maximum level

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

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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X733 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X733 ACF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X733 ACF?

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What year was X733 ACF registered?

X733 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X733 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X733 ACF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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