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X986 NTW

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,109 mi
Last recorded120,109 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 120,109 miles

Front Oil leak Oil covering bottom of car. ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 116,493 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 116,493 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2015 112,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear and centre exhaust sections corroded.

Pass 16 May 2014 108,970 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 28 May 2013 105,684 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 105,684 miles

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 102,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 98,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 94,091 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 94,091 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 89,291 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 89,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,690 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres badly cracking at tread advise replacement

nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight play in nearside front strut insert

Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,204 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2005 61,874 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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X986 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X986 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 X986 NTW registered?

X986 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X986 NTW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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