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X993 NTW

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,046 mi
Last recorded147,046 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX993 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 147,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 147,046 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 139,639 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 133,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 127,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

clip loose on hose to fuel tank

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 120,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear brakes noisy on test

Pass 19 Mar 2013 109,775 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 103,473 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 100,342 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 100,342 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 95,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,614 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 86,097 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,135 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 77,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,556 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,053 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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X993 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X993 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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X993 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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