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Y57 NLX

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,578 mi
Last recorded96,578 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 NLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 96,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

not able to check outer sills

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 96,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

not able to check outer sills

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 84,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat sheild insecure

not able to check outer sills

Fail 12 May 2015 83,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat sheild insecure

not able to check outer sills

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,049 miles

not able to check outer sills

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,541 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,821 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 54,766 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,946 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,993 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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Y57 NLX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y57 NLX, 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 Y57 NLX registered?

Y57 NLX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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