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X679 OAG

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX679 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,828 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,188 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

exhaust centre mounting broken - still supporting system

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,620 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2012 65,221 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,673 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 56,646 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,160 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,226 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 38,984 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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X679 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X679 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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What year was X679 OAG registered?

X679 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X679 OAG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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