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X923 ABL

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,174 mi
Last recorded85,174 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX923 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,174 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Sensor ring (3.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,821 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 65,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,547 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,533 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,554 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,356 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 43,356 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,954 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,083 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 32,577 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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X923 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X923 ABL, 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 X923 ABL registered?

X923 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X923 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X923 ABL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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