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X988 ABL

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,944 mi
Last recorded140,944 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 140,944 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 124,195 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 16 Mar 2010 107,514 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 107,513 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 106,786 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 106,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 95,984 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 90,926 miles

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

customer advised front and rear brake discs slightly corrodied

Fail 21 Jan 2008 90,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

customer advised front and rear brake discs slightly corrodied

Pass 8 Dec 2006 82,843 miles

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

offside front seat slightly insecure †

Pass 9 Dec 2005 73,402 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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X988 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X988 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 X988 ABL registered?

X988 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X988 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 ABL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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