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X994 ABL

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,346 mi
Last recorded64,346 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX994 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,346 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 61,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2024 61,217 miles

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2024 61,213 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 57,785 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 57,783 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,989 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,745 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,405 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside rear suspension spring slightly corroded at top

Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,519 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,749 miles

Unable to fully test sills due to trims.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,294 miles

Offside front tyre wearing more on outside edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 42,488 miles

Mid and rear exhaust sections becoming rusty (not serious)

Oil filter becoming rusty, advise to renew.

Pass 28 May 2010 40,525 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 38,244 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,289 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,783 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005

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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X994 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X994 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 X994 ABL registered?

X994 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X994 ABL safe to buy?

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