MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR STARTING TO CORRODE
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR STARTING TO CORRODE
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel filler pipe clip corroded not leaklng
Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X974 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X974 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 X974 OAG registered?
X974 OAG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2000.
Is X974 OAG safe to buy?
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