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X746 NGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX746 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,747 miles

3 x bulbs in centre stop light inoperative

exhaust back box corroded & clamp missing

front brake discs worn

oil low

play in steering column

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges & 0.4 mm legal tread left 205 60 16 w

Fail 2 Aug 2012 98,747 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

3 x bulbs in centre stop light inoperative

exhaust back box corroded & clamp missing

front brake discs worn

oil low

play in steering column

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges & 0.4 mm legal tread left 205 60 16 w

Fail 3 Jun 2011 94,002 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,002 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

X746 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X746 NGF safe to buy?

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