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X921 OAG

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,512 mi
Last recorded173,512 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX921 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 173,512 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 153,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 148,000 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 148,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 140,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no plate has slight damage

Pass 19 Aug 2008 128,106 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 128,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 117,743 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 117,743 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 110,863 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 110,863 miles

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

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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X921 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X921 OAG, 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 X921 OAG registered?

X921 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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