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X828 CHB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,675 mi
Last recorded147,675 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX828 CHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 147,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 147,640 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre has a cut all the way round the inner sidewall but not to cords

rear exhaust showing signs of fatigue

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2012 147,057 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wipers smeary

Fail 29 Nov 2012 147,049 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f wipers smeary

Fail 22 Sep 2011 143,641 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 143,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 137,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 132,442 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 120,655 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 120,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 107,161 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges †n/s/r handbrake cable sticking slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2006 93,609 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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X828 CHB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X828 CHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X828 CHB registered?

X828 CHB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X828 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X828 CHB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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