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NUI 6005

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,704 mi
Last recorded68,704 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUI 6005
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,704 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 68,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 68,148 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 68,147 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported CLAMP (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,864 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 66,862 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded MIDDLE FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded MIDDLE FLOOR (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,512 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,503 miles

Fuel hose insecure FILLER PIPE (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged DRIVESHAFT RING (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,716 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 62,338 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 62,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,695 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,193 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,190 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 51,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 48,310 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 48,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,972 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 May 2007 41,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,772 miles

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

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

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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NUI 6005 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NUI 6005, 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 NUI 6005 registered?

NUI 6005 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is NUI 6005 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUI 6005 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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