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X557 FTR

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,407 mi
Last recorded85,407 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 FTR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 85,407 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 85,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,685 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 25 Oct 2012 78,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear tyres are starting to perish

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,313 miles

rear brake application 49% imbalance

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,034 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,159 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,928 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edges and on the legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,476 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 38,476 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X557 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc 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 X557 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X557 FTR registered?

X557 FTR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X557 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X557 FTR 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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