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X838 MSL

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,986 mi
Last recorded157,986 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 MSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 157,986 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated with grease.offside rear brake backing plate corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 146,833 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 146,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 134,470 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake piping covered in grease.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 119,534 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 119,534 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise replacement

Pass 3 Nov 2007 101,932 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 101,871 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,867 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 71,496 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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X838 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X838 MSL, 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 X838 MSL registered?

X838 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X838 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 MSL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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