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X746 AWG

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,385 mi
Last recorded112,385 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX746 AWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 109,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 109,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,468 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 107,467 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,599 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 105,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f floor corrosion (hole) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 102,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,477 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 94,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,284 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,074 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 89,069 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,300 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,637 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,598 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,594 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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,434 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,910 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 60,904 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust (Mounting Broke)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,068 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 38,835 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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X746 AWG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X746 AWG, 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 X746 AWG registered?

X746 AWG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X746 AWG safe to buy?

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