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X649 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,605 mi
Last recorded73,605 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX649 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,639 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,726 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 62,879 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 60,882 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,353 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,049 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2011 50,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,179 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,443 miles

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

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

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

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

advise damage to off side front floor pan dented

advise scrape on near side t/c/a arm

Pass 3 Nov 2007 26,236 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,520 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 25,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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X649 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X649 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 X649 FGO registered?

X649 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X649 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X649 FGO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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