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X798 WRA

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,867 mi
Last recorded137,867 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 WRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 137,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

o/s/r tyre crackd at sidewall

Pass 27 May 2011 132,095 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 127,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s outer handbrake cable chaffed

Fail 20 May 2010 127,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s outer handbrake cable chaffed

Pass 28 May 2009 118,753 miles

BOTH FRONT STUTS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE AND SPLITING ON INSIDES

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER DAMP

SURFACE CORROSION TO BRAKE FLEXIS

Fail 28 May 2009 118,753 miles

BOTH FRONT STUTS CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE AND SPLITING ON INSIDES

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER DAMP

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SURFACE CORROSION TO BRAKE FLEXIS

Pass 27 May 2008 107,402 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 May 2008 107,402 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 99,335 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 99,330 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 93,923 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 78,631 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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X798 WRA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X798 WRA, 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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X798 WRA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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