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X774 NGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,123 mi
Last recorded135,123 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX774 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 135,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 128,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 121,234 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 121,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 110,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 103,185 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 103,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 98,638 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 98,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2011 96,243 miles

all 4 brake discs rusty

small crack in screen in bottom corner

Fail 10 May 2011 96,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 brake discs rusty

handbrake squeeling quite badly on test

Pass 2 Sep 2010 88,514 miles

air bag warning light on

mil lamp on at time off test

Fail 1 Sep 2010 88,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning light on

mil lamp on at time off test

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,304 miles

air bag warning light on

both rear tyres starting to scrub on inner tread

Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 75,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 57,230 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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X774 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X774 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 X774 NGF registered?

X774 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X774 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X774 NGF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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