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X735 ACF

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,773 mi
Last recorded69,773 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 ACF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,773 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and nearside front (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,366 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and nearside front (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 69,366 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and nearside front (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,276 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and nearside front (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,156 miles

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

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Fail 1 Nov 2014 66,130 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,251 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,379 miles

Corrosion in offside and nearside front shock absorber housings

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,356 miles

front pads and discs wearing low will require replacing in approx 3-4000 miles

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,444 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 47,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 39,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X735 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X735 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.

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X735 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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