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X659 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,330 mi
Last recorded123,330 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2011 123,330 miles

ALL WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT UNIT MISSING

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

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

REAR EXHAUST JOINT RUSTY

Pass 27 Jul 2010 116,241 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust flange rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2009 108,724 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 100,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 89,119 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outside edge.

o/s/f outer washer jet slightly blocked

o/s/r tyre starting to get low on edges.

space saver tyre soft.

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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X659 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X659 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 X659 FGO registered?

X659 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X659 FGO safe to buy?

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