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X748 AWG

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,146 mi
Last recorded106,146 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 AWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2014 106,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear silencers coroded

flex and surface corosion on bulkhead

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipes coroded

surface corosion on front inner wheel arches

Pass 14 Feb 2014 106,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear silencers coroded

flex and surface corosion on bulkhead

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pipes coroded

surface corosion on front inner wheel arches

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

all tyres perished and cracking

centre and rear exhaust showing signs of corosion

flex in bulkhead next to steering rack and servo mounts

front tyres worn on inner edges

surface corosion on inner wheel arches and bulkhead area

Pass 15 Feb 2012 93,144 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perished

rear silencer clamp missing

slight flex in bulkhead by steering rack mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,915 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake hoses-ferruls corroded, Plastic covers over outer sills, Exhaust corroded, Engine oil level low, Oil leaks, Tracking check, o/s/f seat belt slow to return.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,045 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 710,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,725 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 63,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,153 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 49,966 miles

Front and rear discs show some surface rust.

n/s/r tyre slightly misshapen.

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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X748 AWG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X748 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 X748 AWG registered?

X748 AWG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X748 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X748 AWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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