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X704 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,439 mi
Last recorded95,439 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,439 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear under arch slight corrosion

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 95,439 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear under arch slight corrosion

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

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 94,617 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 93,856 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 93,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 88,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,017 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 84,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,532 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 71,772 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 71,772 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 67,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 67,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,724 miles

rear exhaust clamp very rusty

Fail 15 May 2013 63,724 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp very rusty

Fail 16 May 2012 58,718 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2012 58,718 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,508 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

steering rack has oil misting

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,494 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 28,397 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,627 miles

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

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

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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X704 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X704 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X704 FGO registered?

X704 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X704 FGO safe to buy?

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