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X769 NGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,486 mi
Last recorded98,486 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX769 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 98,486 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 98,444 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 89,218 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 May 2010 78,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 78,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2009 70,022 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 65,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 60,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 55,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 48,739 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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X769 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X769 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.

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What year was X769 NGF registered?

X769 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X769 NGF safe to buy?

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