CarVerify

Free Car Check

X883 ATD

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,882 mi
Last recorded80,882 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX883 ATD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,694 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 79,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,311 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From numerous places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,211 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From numerous places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2017 76,455 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

oil leak

rear axal corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,593 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

back box corroded

oil leak

rear axal corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,575 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axal coroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,096 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre perished

rear exhaust shield inscure

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,272 miles

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

rear axle corroded but not weakened

Fail 27 Aug 2013 67,272 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded but not weakened

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,556 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,442 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 49,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,352 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,148 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 34,148 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X883 ATD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X883 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X883 ATD?

You can check the full history of X883 ATD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X883 ATD registered?

X883 ATD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X883 ATD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X883 ATD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X883 ATD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X883 ATD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.