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X768 CBT

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,955 mi
Last recorded101,955 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX768 CBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,955 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,581 miles

Breather hose disconnected.

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,857 miles

Some front and rear brake grab.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,855 miles

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

Some front and rear brake grab.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,484 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2011 70,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 62,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,799 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake hose ferules corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 21 Jan 2009 56,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake hose ferules corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 26 Jan 2008 54,100 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 50,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,911 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 47,890 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 47,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X768 CBT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X768 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 X768 CBT registered?

X768 CBT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X768 CBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X768 CBT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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