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X606 NUB

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,888 mi
Last recorded94,888 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX606 NUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 94,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight corrosion in wheel arch

slight corrosion on underside floor

Fail 15 Aug 2019 94,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight corrosion in wheel arch

slight corrosion on underside floor

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,309 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 92,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,049 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 91,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside floor slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,279 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 86,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,637 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 70,572 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 70,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,017 miles

advise front discs

advise front suspension bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,452 miles

advise front number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,627 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 55,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,115 miles

advise nearside front tyre outer wall perished

Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,426 miles

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

advise nearside front bumper loose

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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X606 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X606 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 X606 NUB registered?

X606 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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