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X956 ABL

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,330 mi
Last recorded90,330 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto84,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 90,330 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 90,320 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 May 2007 69,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 69,655 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 64,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 59,480 miles

Chip in centre of windscreen.excessive handbrake travel

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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X956 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 84,848 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 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X956 ABL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X956 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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