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X778 ACJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,376 mi
Last recorded99,376 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 ACJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded LOT OF PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

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

Lower SUSPENSION ETC PRETTY CORRODED

MOST BRAKE PIPES COATED SO PRESSURE TESTED ONLY

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

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

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

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 20 Apr 2017 99,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEAR PASSENGER SEAT MOUNT AT FRONT (FLOOR PAN) (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST BOX CLAMP BROKEN (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded LOT OF PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

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

Lower SUSPENSION ETC PRETTY CORRODED

MOST BRAKE PIPES COATED SO PRESSURE TESTED ONLY

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

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

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

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,146 miles

BRAKE PIPES COATED

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component TRACE OF LEAK ON RACK (SLIGHT) (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear SCREW IN TREAD

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

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

Rear REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,793 miles

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

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

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

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

bango bolt on fuel filter pretty corroded

brake pipes coated pressure tested only

rear exhaust box pretty corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 95,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bango bolt on fuel filter pretty corroded

brake pipes coated pressure tested only

rear exhaust box pretty corroded

spare corroded and flat

Pass 29 May 2014 94,380 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

slight brake bind (o/s/rear).

Pass 31 May 2013 91,983 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2012 89,529 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 May 2011 87,123 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 84,505 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 82,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 79,461 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 76,667 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,201 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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X778 ACJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X778 ACJ, 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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X778 ACJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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