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X638 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,268 mi
Last recorded101,268 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX638 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 101,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,483 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2015 86,515 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 86,511 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,497 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,954 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,118 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 68,118 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,517 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,880 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 60,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,043 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,403 miles

Front discs are undercutting & rears are corroding.

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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X638 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X638 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

How do I check the history of X638 FGO?

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What year was X638 FGO registered?

X638 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X638 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X638 FGO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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