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X82 CTA

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,628 mi
Last recorded172,628 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX82 CTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 172,628 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear heat shield in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2016 172,622 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear heat shield in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2015 167,751 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

exhaust heat shield rear in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2014 163,593 miles

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

o/s/ rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2014 163,544 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o/s/ rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2013 159,112 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 155,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng management light on

idling speed slightly high

Fail 9 Feb 2012 155,164 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng management light on

idling speed slightly high

Pass 30 Mar 2011 148,808 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Fail 30 Mar 2011 148,808 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 134,773 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 130,483 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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X82 CTA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol 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 X82 CTA, 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 X82 CTA registered?

X82 CTA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X82 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X82 CTA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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