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X549 FTR

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,201 mi
Last recorded86,201 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 FTR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 86,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 79,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,404 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules two front hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules two rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,185 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,728 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,270 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 65,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,116 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,000 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,063 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 62,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,494 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,431 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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X549 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X549 FTR, 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 X549 FTR registered?

X549 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X549 FTR safe to buy?

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