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X562 NUB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,673 mi
Last recorded119,673 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX562 NUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,673 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres badly cracking around edges

engine light on

front exhaust loose [bolt missing]

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge plus cracking around edges

Fail 8 Aug 2014 119,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres badly cracking around edges

engine light on

front exhaust loose [bolt missing]

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge plus cracking around edges

Pass 19 Jul 2013 111,458 miles

engine oil level low

nearside rear side wall perished

offside front tyre side wall perished

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,942 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 105,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 100,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,802 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,563 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS HEAVILY CORRODED - RECOMMEND RENEWAL SOON

NS AND OS FRONT WISHBONE/REACTION BONDED BUSHES WORN NEAR LIMITS

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST @ FRONT

TAPPETS NOISEY - RECOMMEND TREATMENT/OIL CHANGE

Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,741 miles

1.o/s & n/s front top suspension leg bodies corroded to limit.2.rusty mark around o/s lower suspension arm bush.3.rear exhaust joint very corroded.

4,brake fluid level low.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,303 miles

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

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

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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X562 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X562 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 X562 NUB registered?

X562 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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