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X852 XPW

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,369 mi
Last recorded91,369 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX852 XPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 91,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 87,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,214 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 85,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXEY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 82,435 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer outer case corroded but not blowing

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,508 miles

Front tyres deteriorating / perishing slightly.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe too hose (3.6.B.2c)

under trays / covers fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,985 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,362 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cracks on inner sidewall,(not showing cords)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,951 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear around inner edges

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape around inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,929 miles

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

rear exaust is corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2011 59,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,202 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 55,202 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 51,177 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 46,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,837 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 34,348 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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X852 XPW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X852 XPW, 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 X852 XPW registered?

X852 XPW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2000.

Is X852 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X852 XPW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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