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X747 ACF

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,876 mi
Last recorded115,876 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 ACF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 115,876 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion rear discs

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2010 115,875 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion rear discs

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,160 miles

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

both front tyres have very slight wear on edges

slight oil leak at back of engine

Fail 22 Sep 2009 110,160 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have very slight wear on edges

slight oil leak at back of engine

Pass 26 Sep 2008 101,153 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2007 90,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 90,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 79,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 66,093 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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X747 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X747 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 X747 ACF registered?

X747 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X747 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X747 ACF shows 9 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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