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X924 XBV

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX924 XBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,252 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,252 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 87,197 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,092 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,875 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,107 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 57,052 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 54,610 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 54,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,277 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,554 miles

damage to boot floor

Fail 8 Sep 2008 47,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to boot floor

Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,619 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 32,360 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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X924 XBV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X924 XBV, 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 X924 XBV registered?

X924 XBV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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