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X744 CBT

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,904 mi
Last recorded144,904 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX744 CBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 144,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 140,403 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 16 Nov 2011 140,403 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 135,449 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 135,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs lipped

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 124,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 115,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 109,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 100,752 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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X744 CBT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X744 CBT, 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 X744 CBT registered?

X744 CBT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is X744 CBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X744 CBT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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