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X822 HTL

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,049 mi
Last recorded132,049 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX822 HTL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 132,049 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 132,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,010 miles

centre exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,643 miles

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,950 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 93,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,238 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 88,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2011 77,501 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 77,501 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,473 miles

Offside Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,311 miles

Slight leak from power steering rack,n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,037 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 63,037 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,188 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,745 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 49,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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X822 HTL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X822 HTL, 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 X822 HTL registered?

X822 HTL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X822 HTL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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