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X816 MSL

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,923 mi
Last recorded116,923 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 MSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 116,923 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 116,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 110,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 104,268 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,152 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,210 miles

offside front seat belt has to be fed into reel for retraction mechanism to work

Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,901 miles

offside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,832 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 59,854 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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X816 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X816 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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What year was X816 MSL registered?

X816 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X816 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X816 MSL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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