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X966 OAG

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,009 mi
Last recorded93,009 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid112,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

centre seat belt not checked trapped behind rear seat

Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,849 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 15 Jul 2013 90,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light is on

Pass 10 Jul 2012 88,768 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine management light is on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,363 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 83,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,800 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 76,716 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,711 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,703 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,049 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 51,287 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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X966 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 112,772 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X966 OAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X966 OAG registered?

X966 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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