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X679 YGX

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,672 mi
Last recorded137,672 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX679 YGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 137,672 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 137,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 135,889 miles

top steering colmn slight play osf tyre inner edge undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2012 135,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

osf inner edge on tyre

undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2011 132,900 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2011 132,877 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2010 129,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 129,095 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 115,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 115,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 101,937 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,829 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 77,376 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 66,139 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 66,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 YGX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This 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 X679 YGX, 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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X679 YGX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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