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X677 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,753 mi
Last recorded33,753 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX677 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,753 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 31,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 29,907 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 29,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 27,915 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 27,915 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 31 May 2011 25,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 23,413 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,445 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 19,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,800 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 16,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,976 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 13,976 miles

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

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

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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X677 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X677 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 X677 FGO registered?

X677 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is X677 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X677 FGO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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