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X811 CHB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,608 mi
Last recorded139,608 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX811 CHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 139,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

both rear coilsprings are corroding

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

Fail 15 Mar 2017 139,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe joint (7.1.2)

adjust internal headlight aim switch

both rear coilsprings are corroding

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

Pass 8 Mar 2016 130,749 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 130,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 129,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heatshields insecure

exhaust system corroded / minor leak on joints

Pass 5 Mar 2014 125,699 miles

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust silencers

Fail 5 Mar 2014 125,699 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust silencers

Pass 13 Mar 2013 120,759 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 114,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 108,332 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Mar 2011 108,332 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 100,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 93,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 88,268 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 88,266 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 84,294 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 80,440 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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X811 CHB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X811 CHB, 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 X811 CHB registered?

X811 CHB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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