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X838 OGP

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,409 mi
Last recorded129,409 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 OGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 129,409 miles

engine management lamp on while driving

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Fail 5 Dec 2011 129,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management lamp on while driving

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 24 Nov 2010 118,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 105,979 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 105,979 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)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,448 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 93,447 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,698 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,787 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 56,455 miles

slight damage to nearside rear roadwheel inner rim.

slight damage to offside rear roadwheel inner rim.

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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X838 OGP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X838 OGP, 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 X838 OGP registered?

X838 OGP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X838 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 OGP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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