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X734 ACF

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,469 mi
Last recorded160,469 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX734 ACF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 160,469 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 21 Mar 2011 160,469 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2010 152,322 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 152,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 135,431 miles

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

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

both rear brake flexi hose ferrulles getting poor

front and rear no plates getting poor

some dampness around o/s/f steering rack gaiter area

Pass 4 Mar 2008 121,641 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 118,500 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 110,866 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)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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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X734 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X734 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

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What year was X734 ACF registered?

X734 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2000.

Is X734 ACF safe to buy?

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