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X848 MSL

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,653 mi
Last recorded189,653 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 MSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 189,653 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 189,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 182,681 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 175,019 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs showing signs of grooving

possible bottom end missing from nearside front coil spring

Pass 19 Nov 2010 166,529 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 151,511 miles

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

management light on

rear offside bumper damaged

rear registration plate deteriorated

rear wiper torn

Pass 11 Dec 2008 138,346 miles

Rear bumper insecure

both front tyres worn on inside edges

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

nearside front tyre sidewall cut (not to cord)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 138,342 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear bumper insecure

both front tyres worn on inside edges

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

nearside tyre sidewall cut(not to cord)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 121,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 121,806 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 97,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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X848 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X848 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 X848 MSL registered?

X848 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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