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X678 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,664 mi
Last recorded73,664 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,664 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,430 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body damage

eml on

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,973 miles

slight exhaust blow at flexi joint

slight movement at pedals surrounding bulkhead area no cracks / damage found

Fail 23 Oct 2012 68,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight exhaust blow at flexi joint

slight movement at pedals surrounding bulkhead area no cracks / damage found

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,917 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dragging noise on o/s front when parking vehicle. outer brake pads have plenty of wear left.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 63,915 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dragging noise on o/s front when parking vehicle. outer brake pads have plenty of wear left.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,660 miles

nearside rear wheel has some damage

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,382 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front floor area damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,820 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front floor area damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2005 34,096 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 34,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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X678 FGO 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 76.9%.

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 X678 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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X678 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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