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X616 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,133 mi
Last recorded58,133 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 57,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,801 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 55,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,440 miles

All Brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,486 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise steering rack has movement at mounting points

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,991 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 43,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,036 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 30,789 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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X616 FGO 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 81.8%.

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 X616 FGO, 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 X616 FGO registered?

X616 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X616 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X616 FGO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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