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X871 TAO

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,800 mi
Last recorded101,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 TAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 101,800 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on the inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 101,800 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on the inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,038 miles

front discs corroded and worn

handbrake close to no reserve travel

near side rear brake binding

parking brake grabbing

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 6 Sep 2011 94,038 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

parking brake grabbing

rear discs corroded and worn

front discs corroded and worn

handbrake close to no reserve travel

near side rear brake binding

Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,766 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 89,766 miles

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

Front Brake discs becoming corroded on braking surface.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs becoming corroded on braking surface.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,376 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,074 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,981 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,602 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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X871 TAO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol 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 X871 TAO, 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 X871 TAO registered?

X871 TAO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X871 TAO safe to buy?

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