MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,291 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both headlamps starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both headlamps starting to deteriorate
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
Surface cracks to offside front tyre tread
Surface cracks to offside rear tyre sidewall
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
Surface cracks to offside front tyre tread
Surface cracks to offside rear tyre sidewall
Engine management lamp 'on'
Exhaust system rusty
Inspection to outer sills restricted by fitted platic covers
Suface cracks to offside rear tyre
Surface cracks to nearside rear tyre
Surface cracks to offside front tyre
Surface rust to some suspension components
Inspection of outer sills restricted by fitted plastic covers
inspection of outer sills restricted by plastic covers
surface cracks to offside rear tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
surface cracks to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
surface cracks to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
surface rust to all brake discs
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
surface rust to all brake discs
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X796 REC 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 X796 REC, 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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X796 REC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2000.
Is X796 REC safe to buy?
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