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X941 OAG

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,846 mi
Last recorded141,846 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX941 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 141,846 miles

Central slight blowing from exhaust

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust centre bracket corroded but exhaust still supported

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Sep 2017 140,896 miles

exhaust back box corroded

oil residue on engine

rear brake discs corroded

rear reg deteriorated

sill covers fitted

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 140,141 miles

Centre exhaust box hold up pegs corroded off exhaust pipe but system still supported

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

Offside Front brake bake plate missing

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

bonnet strut failed and not holding bonnet up

Pass 24 Jul 2015 139,690 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2015 139,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust rear section corroded

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 7 Jul 2014 139,040 miles

all four tyres in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2013 138,207 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 137,720 miles

Oil leak

inbalance on front brakes

Pass 25 May 2011 130,516 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 119,881 miles

rear brake discs pitted

repair to bulk head

Pass 25 Jul 2009 112,359 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 103,205 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 103,191 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 86,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 69,015 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,015 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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X941 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X941 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 X941 OAG registered?

X941 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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