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X778 NGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,915 mi
Last recorded107,915 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 107,915 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small crack rear light unit

Fail 5 May 2015 104,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 104,008 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,429 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 101,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,361 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 97,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,621 miles

front reg plate cracked but still readable

n/s/f tyrewall damage

Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,336 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 86,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 81,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,235 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner side wall perished

rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,716 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,129 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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X778 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X778 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 X778 NGF registered?

X778 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X778 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X778 NGF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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