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X749 EGT

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,860 mi
Last recorded84,860 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 EGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 84,860 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 84,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,404 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,545 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 76,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,249 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,188 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,692 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 61,692 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,179 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,431 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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X749 EGT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X749 EGT, 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.

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What year was X749 EGT registered?

X749 EGT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X749 EGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X749 EGT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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