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X691 AWG

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,249 mi
Last recorded129,249 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX691 AWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 129,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 129,248 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan within 30cm of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 124,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 122,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm internal bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 119,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm internal bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 116,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 112,409 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch area

slight play in o/s/f upper strut top mounting

Fail 7 Jun 2021 112,409 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch area

slight play in o/s/f upper strut top mounting

Pass 15 Jun 2020 110,030 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch area

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2019 105,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres have slight scuffing to tread pattern

Pass 20 Jun 2018 100,628 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,193 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting the exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edges and has age cracks in the tread

Offside Front Fog light broken

Fail 28 Jun 2017 97,191 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting the exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edges and has age cracks in the tread

Offside Front Fog light broken

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,484 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,251 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 76,249 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 64,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,780 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,086 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 52,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,244 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,006 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,636 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,222 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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X691 AWG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 X691 AWG, 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 X691 AWG registered?

X691 AWG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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