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X759 ACF

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,931 mi
Last recorded121,931 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX759 ACF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 121,931 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 121,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split Not connected to vacuum pump (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Boot floor has a rust hole

Fail 28 Nov 2016 121,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Forward axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Forward axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Various oil leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2015 112,859 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2015 112,854 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 104,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,447 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,193 miles

OIL LEAK (SLIGHT)FROM OIL COOLER IN FRONT OF CAR BELOW RADIATOR

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 75,522 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2010 67,495 miles

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,495 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,624 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 55,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,322 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 37,108 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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X759 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X759 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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X759 ACF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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