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X742 FGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,641 mi
Last recorded92,641 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,641 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 86,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front + rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust heat shield starting to deteriorate

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,748 miles

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers which prevent examination of sill panels

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,066 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 56,733 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 56,714 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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X742 FGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 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 X742 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 25 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 X742 FGO registered?

X742 FGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 February 2001.

Is X742 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X742 FGO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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