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X738 EGT

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,443 mi
Last recorded111,443 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 EGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 111,443 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 101,839 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 92,207 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2010 77,424 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 56,437 miles

front shockers getting weak

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 18 May 2007 49,772 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 49,772 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2006 43,543 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 43,543 miles

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

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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X738 EGT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X738 EGT, 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 X738 EGT registered?

X738 EGT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X738 EGT safe to buy?

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