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X559 NUB

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,996 mi
Last recorded143,996 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 NUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 143,996 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 143,996 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 135,211 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 135,211 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 123,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 113,433 miles

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

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

advise rear brake discs both corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 100,564 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,131 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 74,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,457 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 62,457 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 62,386 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 57,790 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)

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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X559 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X559 NUB, 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 X559 NUB registered?

X559 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X559 NUB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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