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X814 MSL

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,697 mi
Last recorded51,697 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 MSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,697 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 50,936 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 50,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,679 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 49,664 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 49,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,461 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,280 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 41,280 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,382 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,484 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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X814 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X814 MSL, 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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X814 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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