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X811 WFX

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,102 mi
Last recorded187,102 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX811 WFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 187,102 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rear silencer corroded and pealing on outter skins

Fail 11 Dec 2012 187,102 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rear silencer corroded and pealing on outter skins

Fail 12 Dec 2011 178,939 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear silencer outer casing corrode through but not leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2011 178,939 miles

rear silencer outer casing corrode through but not leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2010 174,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

detecable slight movement in steering column assemley

offside front and both rear tyres have shoulder wear

Pass 7 Dec 2009 170,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2008 164,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 161,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 160,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 156,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 143,418 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 143,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WFX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X811 WFX?

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What year was X811 WFX registered?

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

Is X811 WFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X811 WFX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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