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X797 NGF

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,800 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres are bald worn on edges

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2022 87,243 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner tread band has a nail in tread and is badly perishing

offside rear tyre badly perishing to limit in tread

rear exhaust section in poor condition

rear number plate deteriorated

small amount of play detected in nearside of steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2022 87,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section leaking to excess (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on dash

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on inner tread band has a nail in tread and is badly perishing

offside rear tyre badly perishing to limit in tread

rear exhaust section in poor condition

rear number plate deteriorated

small amount of play detected in nearside of steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2021 79,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have play to the limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,990 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn smooth on the shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,932 miles

Exhaust center section, flexi section is leaking to the limit

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,495 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 66,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 64,147 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,520 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 61,520 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,062 miles

Both rear tyres perishing & cracking

Nearside Front Edges worn low

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,299 miles

All Tyres worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,929 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,677 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,877 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,626 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 46,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,071 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing more on edges

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly (feathering)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 39,527 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing more on edges

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly (feathering)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,184 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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X797 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X797 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 X797 NGF registered?

X797 NGF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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