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X916 FOR

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,413 mi
Last recorded71,413 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX916 FOR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,793 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,793 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,790 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,784 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 65,784 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,475 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 61,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 56,355 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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X916 FOR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X916 FOR, 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 X916 FOR registered?

X916 FOR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X916 FOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X916 FOR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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