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X735 FGO

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,102 mi
Last recorded61,102 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,044 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 36,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,253 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,535 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,429 miles

nearside front tyre low on edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,445 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,658 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,807 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 25,807 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,089 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,481 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,771 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 13,769 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,004 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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X735 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X735 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 X735 FGO registered?

X735 FGO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X735 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X735 FGO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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