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X926 OAG

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,605 mi
Last recorded135,605 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX926 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 135,605 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 129,416 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 120,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 109,320 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,087 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 102,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 102,001 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 97,895 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,895 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,283 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

balkhead cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2012 89,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

balkhead cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,672 miles

Offside rear disc rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,773 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,052 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 58,842 miles

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)

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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X926 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X926 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 X926 OAG registered?

X926 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2000.

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