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X881 ATD

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,402 mi
Last recorded98,402 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 ATD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,402 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 98,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,527 miles

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 96,527 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,911 miles

front wipers leave a slight smear.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 93,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front wipers leave a slight smear.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 87,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,792 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,218 miles

Both rear tyres cracking, not showing cords.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking (195/60/15 v)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,161 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,216 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 57,745 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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X881 ATD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X881 ATD, 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 X881 ATD registered?

X881 ATD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X881 ATD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X881 ATD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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