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X62 TGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,129 mi
Last recorded159,129 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX62 TGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 159,129 miles

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

Nearside parking brake requires attention

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

silght exhaust blow

Fail 3 Jul 2017 159,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside parking brake requires attention

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

silght exhaust blow

Pass 13 May 2016 155,789 miles

eml lamp on

exhaust rusty

offside rear tyre on limits

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 151,414 miles

Oil leak

both rear and nearside front tyre wearing low

exhaust rusty

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Apr 2014 143,527 miles

Engine breather pipe has broken away under bonnet

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

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

offside front tyre worn out on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2014 143,521 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine breather pipe has broken away under bonnet

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 136,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 136,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air bag warning lamp on

battery insecure

exhaust blow at rear silencer joint

nearside front bumper and wheel arch trim insecure

nearside front tyre inner wall heavily grooved and damaged and torn

offside and nearside brake hose ferules corroded

offside front brake disc heavily scored

power steering rack damp

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 128,911 miles

battery insecure

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front fog lamp broken

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Aug 2010 128,335 miles

offside and nearside front lower arm middle bushes worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 116,563 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 116,563 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,870 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,491 miles

bumper insecure o/s/f

chip in windscreen, n/s

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked

rear brake pads low

rear registration plate faded

Pass 10 Feb 2007 49,819 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 49,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,934 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 44,912 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X62 TGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This 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 X62 TGF, 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 X62 TGF registered?

X62 TGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X62 TGF safe to buy?

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