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X667 OAG

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,119 mi
Last recorded119,119 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX667 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 119,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2012 112,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust system slightly insecure on its mountings.

Pass 25 May 2012 112,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust system slightly insecure on its mountings.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 109,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 109,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 103,008 miles

drivers seat belt buckle slightly stiff but still working, will need attention in the near future

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low, will need to be replaced in the near future

front wiper blades starting to smear the screen, will need replacement in the near future

offside and nearside front tie rod bushes connecting to lower arms starting to split and debond but have no movement at the time of test

rear number plate has a small honey comb effect on the back ground but does not effect the view of the plate

Fail 3 Jul 2010 103,008 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat belt buckle slightly stiff but still working, will need attention in the near future

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low, will need to be replaced in the near future

front wiper blades starting to smear the screen, will need replacement in the near future

offside and nearside front tie rod bushes connecting to lower arms starting to split and debond but have no movement at the time of test

rear number plate has a small honey comb effect on the back ground but does not effect the view of the plate

Pass 23 Jun 2009 88,804 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,472 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 66,872 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 66,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,834 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 56,337 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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X667 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X667 OAG, 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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X667 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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