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X988 SAR

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,732 mi
Last recorded39,732 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 SAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 39,732 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 39,727 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 36,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 32,760 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 29,101 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 27,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 11 May 2021 23,968 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2020 20,949 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 11,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 11,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 11,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 11,015 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 10,867 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 10,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 9,785 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,275 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 7,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 7,336 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 6,579 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,123 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 SAR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X988 SAR, 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 SAR registered?

X988 SAR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X988 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 SAR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X988 SAR have outstanding finance?

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