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X728 NGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,529 mi
Last recorded112,529 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 112,529 miles

There is a slight exhaust gas from the area of the manifold / turbo when the engine is cold

There is slight play in the area of the nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 8 Jul 2013 103,376 miles

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

Rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 92,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 May 2012 92,228 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,800 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,432 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 57,342 miles

Offside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2005 49,171 miles

Nearside Front 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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X728 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol 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 X728 NGF, 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 X728 NGF registered?

X728 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X728 NGF safe to buy?

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