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X83 CBO

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,291 mi
Last recorded96,291 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX83 CBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,291 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,663 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 90,597 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

power steering drive belt worn.advise replacement

Fail 13 Aug 2008 78,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front bulkhead flexing slightly when turning steering from side to side

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bulkhead flexing slightly when turning steering from side to side

Pass 20 Aug 2007 63,581 miles

N/S/R tyre wall slightly cut

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

O/S/R tyre wall perished

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,065 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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X83 CBO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X83 CBO, 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 X83 CBO registered?

X83 CBO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X83 CBO safe to buy?

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