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X956 OAG

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,888 mi
Last recorded140,888 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2010 140,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OS/NS sills has covers

OSR/NSR discs slightly pitted

OSR/NSR inner pads cant be viewed

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust outer cover detoriated

Fail 5 Aug 2010 141,595 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Offside Front Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

NOTE 4255 REFERS TO BOTH FRONT ABS RINGS BROKEN

NOTE 4265 REFERS TO REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CABLE TIED TO NSR BRAKE PIPE

NOTE 8522 REFERS TO HOSE CLIP ON FILLER NECK INSECURE

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

OSF INNER CV BOOT LEAKING SLIGHTLY

OSR BRAKE DISC PITTED

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 134,654 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 134,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 126,431 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 126,428 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 118,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 111,399 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 111,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 111,392 miles

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

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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X956 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X956 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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X956 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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