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X975 XOG

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,000 mi
Last recorded88,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 XOG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 85,055 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly wearing thin

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2013 81,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly wearing thin

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 73,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,075 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,051 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 49,051 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 7 Jul 2008 40,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,627 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,319 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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X975 XOG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X975 XOG, 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 X975 XOG registered?

X975 XOG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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