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X689 YGX

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,171 mi
Last recorded96,171 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 YGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,907 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2019 88,450 miles

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Front tyre tread low outer edges

o/s and n/s front brake pads low

Fail 23 Jul 2019 88,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer insecure box corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Front tyre tread low outer edges

o/s and n/s front brake pads low

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 79,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 77,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 14 May 2015 75,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 71,596 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust box deteriating

Fail 30 Apr 2014 71,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust box deteriating

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,210 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 67,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,310 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,741 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,409 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,492 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,902 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,624 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,866 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 20,957 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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X689 YGX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X689 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X689 YGX registered?

X689 YGX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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