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X257 NWC

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,846 mi
Last recorded97,846 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto84,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 NWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 97,846 miles

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2007 78,246 miles

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 78,246 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2006 66,215 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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X257 NWC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 84,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X257 NWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was X257 NWC registered?

X257 NWC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X257 NWC safe to buy?

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