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X982 NTW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,390 mi
Last recorded139,390 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX982 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 139,390 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside parking brake outer cable corroded but not significantly weakened.

nearside rear tyre worn near legal limit.[inner tread]

Fail 26 Sep 2014 139,332 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

E.M.L.on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc`s worn/lipped.

nearside parking brake outer cable corroded but not significantly weakened.

nearside rear tyre worn near legal limit.[inner tread]

Pass 23 Sep 2013 136,035 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 132,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 129,214 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 125,214 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 22 Sep 2009 121,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 121,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 117,193 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 117,109 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 113,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 107,204 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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X982 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X982 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 X982 NTW registered?

X982 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X982 NTW safe to buy?

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