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X617 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 103,692 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cuts on sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2010 97,368 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 86,603 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 86,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 77,820 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,392 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 66,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X617 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X617 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X617 FGO registered?

X617 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X617 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X617 FGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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