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X946 USG

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,713 mi
Last recorded105,713 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX946 USG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 135,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking near filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,263 miles

both rear flexy fennels coroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel filler pipe jubilee clip missing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,152 miles

slight leak at power steering rack nut

Fail 12 Sep 2014 96,052 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust middle clamp corroded

fuel filler neck clamp insecure

slight blow from exhaust middle clamp

slight leak at power steering rack nut

Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,159 miles

NSF wiper blade corroded

cut in tyre sidewall

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake flexy ends corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2012 84,574 miles

Handbrake travel high

os wiper rubber torn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 77,714 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,717 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 64,454 miles

rear brake flexis corroded

rear tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,156 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,203 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 40,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 34,094 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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X946 USG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X946 USG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X946 USG registered?

X946 USG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X946 USG safe to buy?

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