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J111 NXG

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,666 mi
Last recorded172,666 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 NXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 172,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 170,472 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight free play detected at steering

Pass 27 Feb 2018 163,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs ring (3.4.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Feb 2017 160,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 158,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

floor pan corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 158,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both lower bulkhead areas (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

floor pan corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 153,180 miles

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

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

Oil leak

floor weak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 145,528 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 145,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 143,031 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 143,031 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 139,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 139,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 126,354 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 126,353 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 109,375 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre bald on inside edge!!!

rear brake discs poor condition!!

Fail 8 Sep 2010 109,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air hose on throttle body split/leaking!!

n/s/r tyre bald on inside edge!!!

rear brake discs poor condition!!

Pass 16 Sep 2009 96,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise n/s/r tyre starting to mishape on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2008 86,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 75,735 miles

Oil leak

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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J111 NXG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 J111 NXG, 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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J111 NXG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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