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X813 CHB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,444 mi
Last recorded120,444 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX813 CHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 120,444 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre rubbing strip cut

offside headlight lens stone chip

rear exhaust box corroded

rear flexi brake pipes metal parts corroded

rear radius arm bushed worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 120,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre rubbing strip cut

offside headlight lens stone chip

rear exhaust box corroded

rear flexi brake pipes metal parts corroded

rear radius arm bushed worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 116,785 miles

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

chip in drivers headlamp

engine warning light on

fuel tank hose perished

oil leaking from engine

passenger track rod end rubber split

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2010 116,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

chip in drivers headlamp

engine warning light on

fuel tank hose perished

nail in drivers front tyre edge of tread

oil leaking from engine

passenger track rod end rubber split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,959 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 11,959 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 108,102 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 108,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 103,741 miles

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

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

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

exhust camp missing but not blowing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 988,611 miles

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

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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X813 CHB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X813 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 X813 CHB registered?

X813 CHB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X813 CHB safe to buy?

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