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X644 USG

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,047 mi
Last recorded159,047 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX644 USG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 159,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 150,427 miles

all discs showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Nov 2009 138,705 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre requires attention soon

nearside wiper slighty smearing screen

Pass 19 Jun 2008 131,110 miles

air bag light on

both rear indicators slightly discolered

Fail 17 Jun 2008 131,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light on

both rear indicators slightly discolered

Pass 16 Jul 2007 121,476 miles

airbag light is on

handbrake performance on lower limit

nearside front headlight has a chip in the lens

Pass 29 Jun 2006 116,587 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 116,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

near side head lamp glass damaged

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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X644 USG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X644 USG, 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 X644 USG registered?

X644 USG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X644 USG safe to buy?

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