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X656 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,903 mi
Last recorded112,903 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 112,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 112,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 110,727 miles

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

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

n/side front fog lamp damaged

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 104,762 miles

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

handbrake peformance low n/s

wiper blades wearing

Pass 19 Aug 2012 101,009 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 100,977 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side front and off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,764 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 79,610 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 79,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,606 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 60,917 miles

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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X656 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X656 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.

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What year was X656 FGO registered?

X656 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2000.

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