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X746 FGO

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

120,882 mi
Last recorded120,882 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX746 FGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 120,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 118,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 115,787 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 113,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 111,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,438 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,499 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,257 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,854 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,279 miles

n/s/f shocker and lower coil spring mounting quite corroded (Advise attention)

o/s/f abs reluctor ring damaged

o/s/r shocker and lower coil spring mounting quite corroded (Advise attention0

rear exhaust box quite corroded and has slight blow (Advise attention)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 98,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f shocker body and lower spring cup quite corroded (Advise attention)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,186 miles

n/s/f shocker body and lower spring cup quite corroded (Advise attention)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,185 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 96,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/f sidelight dim.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,427 miles

both front semi struts bodies corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2008 82,726 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 76,944 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 66,857 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 60,498 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 FGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X746 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X746 FGO registered?

X746 FGO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X746 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X746 FGO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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