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X716 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,428 mi
Last recorded120,428 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX716 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 120,428 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 118,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inside

os and nsf also nsr tyre valves are to long.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 116,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 114,709 miles

The nsf strut top is noisy and there is alot of movement is the bulkhead on the steering check!

Fail 9 Aug 2011 114,709 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

The nsf strut top is noisy and there is alot of movement is the bulkhead on the steering check!

Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,593 miles

Slight play in front strut tops and struts

brake discs front and rear worn

Fail 14 Jun 2010 112,593 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake discs front and rear worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,083 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 72,986 miles

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

rear lower engine mount split

slight movement at bulkhead steering rack mounting. no splits or corrosion detected

Fail 7 Jul 2007 72,986 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear lower engine mount split

slight movement at bulkhead steering rack mounting. no splits or corrosion detected

Pass 5 Jul 2006 65,216 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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X716 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X716 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 X716 FGO registered?

X716 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X716 FGO safe to buy?

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