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X663 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

49,914 mi
Last recorded49,914 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX663 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 49,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim, on limit (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner treads

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim, on limit (4.2.A.1a)

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

all front & rear brake discs are rust corroded

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

front baulk head flexes when steering wheel is rocked from side to side

o/sf windscreen is cracked at lower corner

Fail 28 Sep 2016 49,912 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured flitch panal under wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim, on limit (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner treads

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim, on limit (4.2.A.1a)

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

all front & rear brake discs are rust corroded

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

front baulk head flexes when steering wheel is rocked from side to side

o/sf windscreen is cracked at lower corner

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim on limit (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

baulk head flexes when steering is rocked

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 17 Sep 2015 49,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim on limit (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

baulk head flexes when steering is rocked

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,726 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bulk head moving under load (steering)

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner tread shoulder

outer sills covered

rear exhaust pipe to box ---joint clamp missing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,035 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,034 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,541 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sf tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 20 Sep 2011 42,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sf tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,155 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 15 Sep 2010 41,154 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,897 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all 4 road wheels are buckled

covers fitted to both outer sills

front baulk head flexes when steering is rocked

Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all 4 road wheels are buckled

covers fitted to both outer sills

front baulk head flexes when steering is rocked

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,441 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills

o/sf tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 18 Sep 2008 34,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

covers fitted to both outer sills

o/sf tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,658 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,657 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

O/sr tyre has splits on inner wall.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,438 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 28,434 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

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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X663 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X663 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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X663 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2000.

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