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X745 CBT

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,393 mi
Last recorded98,393 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX745 CBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 98,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 96,534 miles

eml light on

rear brake imbalance only just met

Pass 13 May 2016 92,185 miles

Engine fault light on

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2016 92,184 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust corroded

Engine fault light on

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 87,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 83,829 miles

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2013 81,475 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 81,473 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml on

off side front tyre split but not to cords

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,917 miles

E.M.L. on.

Surface crack in offside front tyre, outer wall.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,433 miles

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 71,268 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,272 miles

Bulkhead flexing when steering rocked.

Splits in nearside rear tyre,inner wall.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 66,272 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bulkhead flexing when steering rocked.

Splits in nearside rear tyre,inner wall.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,517 miles

Damage to offside front tyre, outer wall.

Front brake imbalance 22%.

Nearside front indicator lamp damaged.

Fail 7 Apr 2006 60,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Damage to offside front tyre, outer wall.

Nearside front indicator lamp damaged.

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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X745 CBT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X745 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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X745 CBT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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