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X796 REC

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,291 mi
Last recorded54,291 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 REC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,291 miles

Both headlamps starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Mar 2016 54,291 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 54,156 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,156 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Surface cracks to offside front tyre tread

Surface cracks to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,778 miles

Inspection of outer sills restricted by fitted plastic covers

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,699 miles

inspection of outer sills restricted by plastic covers

surface cracks to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,574 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,574 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 53,303 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 53,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,168 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,168 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 51,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,811 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,140 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 49,295 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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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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What year was X796 REC registered?

X796 REC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X796 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X796 REC 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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