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X951 NTW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX951 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 103,408 miles

Indicator switch in poor condition

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

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

Offside front seat belt slow to return

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 103,408 miles

Indicator switch in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front seat belt slow to return

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 95,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 95,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,930 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 87,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 87,764 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,230 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 85,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,500 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,746 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 66,978 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 48,537 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X951 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 X951 NTW, 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 X951 NTW registered?

X951 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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