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X98 NSA

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,407 mi
Last recorded103,407 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 NSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,638 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,432 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 76,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,524 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 70,518 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,256 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,866 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 35,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,967 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,511 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 27,511 miles

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

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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X98 NSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 X98 NSA, 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 X98 NSA registered?

X98 NSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X98 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X98 NSA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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