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X707 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,998 mi
Last recorded91,998 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX707 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,998 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,775 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 80,260 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,616 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHTLY LEAK SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 77,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E M G LIGHT ON . (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SMEARING SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHTLY LEAK SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,181 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHTLY CRACKED,ON LENGTH OF PLATE. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT OF WISHBONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,825 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,802 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,244 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,378 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished (205/50r16 michelin)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,011 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,964 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,594 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,758 miles

front no plate cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,044 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,367 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,647 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,450 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 24,434 miles

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

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

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

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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X707 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X707 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.

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What year was X707 FGO registered?

X707 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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