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FCZ 4678

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,693 mi
Last recorded78,693 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 4678
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,558 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 68,558 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,787 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,719 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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FCZ 4678 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FCZ 4678, 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 FCZ 4678 registered?

FCZ 4678 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FCZ 4678 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCZ 4678 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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