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X840 MSL

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,273 mi
Last recorded61,273 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 MSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

floor showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2013 53,651 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,691 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,881 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 47,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,097 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,655 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,508 miles

Nearside Front 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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X840 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 X840 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X840 MSL registered?

X840 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X840 MSL safe to buy?

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