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X818 WFX

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,278 mi
Last recorded130,278 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 WFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 130,278 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2014 122,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

o/s headlamp stone holed

Pass 6 May 2014 122,165 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

o/s headlamp stone holed

Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,368 miles

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

drivers headlamp slightly damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2013 113,138 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

drivers headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 104,644 miles

front flexi has slight exhaust leak

Pass 13 May 2011 96,273 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 83,400 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,082 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 63,764 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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X818 WFX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X818 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.

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What year was X818 WFX registered?

X818 WFX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X818 WFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X818 WFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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