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X651 YGX

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,923 mi
Last recorded118,923 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX651 YGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 118,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear part deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 102,834 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear part deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,071 miles

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

O/S/F headlamp glass smashed, beam pattern still visible.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,516 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,509 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,440 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,725 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 62,717 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres ,Side walls cracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,118 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 59,995 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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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X651 YGX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X651 YGX, 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 X651 YGX registered?

X651 YGX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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