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X79 CTA

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,458 mi
Last recorded185,458 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 CTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 185,458 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area excessively corroded (not testable area)

Offside Rear Inner rear wheel arch area excessively corroded -not testable area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filler neck clamp broken

Fail 21 Jul 2020 185,335 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced forward (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area excessively corroded (not testable area)

Offside Rear Inner rear wheel arch area excessively corroded -not testable area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filler neck clamp broken

Fail 2 Apr 2020 185,304 miles

Emissions not tested blowing at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area so damaged that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected behind brake servo (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 163,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head/chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded(not testable area)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 163,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head/chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded(not testable area)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 149,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 121,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 121,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2014 114,817 miles

exhaust system rusty

near side rear sill rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2013 111,279 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 111,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,490 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 103,243 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 103,243 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 99,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,825 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 94,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 90,085 miles

Nsf wearing on inner edge

Osf wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2007 85,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 80,700 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 80,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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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X79 CTA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X79 CTA, 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 X79 CTA registered?

X79 CTA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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