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X82 MBH

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,578 mi
Last recorded14,578 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX82 MBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 14,578 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 145,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 139,452 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 134,407 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 130,100 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 121,183 miles

engine management light on

slight play at steering column

Pass 24 Nov 2008 111,334 miles

engine management light on

slight play at top of steering column

Pass 28 Nov 2007 99,802 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 86,184 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 21 Nov 2006 86,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 16 Nov 2005 75,306 miles

front brake pads getting low

front wipers starting to smear

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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 MBH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X82 MBH, 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 X82 MBH registered?

X82 MBH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X82 MBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X82 MBH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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