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X816 WRA

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,572 mi
Last recorded164,572 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 WRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 164,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 154,812 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine and gearbox oil leaks

engine undertray fitted hanging loose

exhaust corroded

front suspension components corroded

heatshield around exhaust loose and rattling

n/s/r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low

rear suspension components corroded

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Fail 26 Mar 2012 154,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine and gearbox oil leaks

engine undertray fitted hanging loose

exhaust corroded

front suspension components corroded

heatshield around exhaust loose and rattling

n/s/r tread depth low

o/s/r tread depth low

rear suspension components corroded

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 14 Oct 2011 149,268 miles

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

Slight play in both front lower arms

Fail 13 Oct 2011 149,235 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slight play in both front lower arms

Pass 30 Sep 2010 138,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 119,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer part of tread

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 8 Apr 2009 119,111 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer part of tread

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 11 Oct 2007 99,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp nearly rotted through

Fail 4 Oct 2007 99,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp nearly rotted through

Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,614 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 68,479 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 WRA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X816 WRA, 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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X816 WRA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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