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X674 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,420 mi
Last recorded41,420 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX674 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2015 41,420 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,329 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 38,329 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,834 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 36,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,216 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer walls perished

offside front tyre outer wall cut but no cords exposed

Pass 2 Feb 2011 35,428 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,977 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,328 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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X674 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X674 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 X674 FGO registered?

X674 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X674 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X674 FGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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