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X615 NUB

2000 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,575 mi
Last recorded98,575 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX615 NUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,575 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

hand brake low effort 17%

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,084 miles

Nearside Front iner and outer tread worn but still within legal limit

Offside Front inner and outer tread worn but still within legal limit

Oil leak gearbox ()

rear exhaust silencer excessivly corroded but has no leaks

Fail 1 Nov 2017 94,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint after cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front iner and outer tread worn but still within legal limit

Offside Front inner and outer tread worn but still within legal limit

Oil leak gearbox ()

rear exhaust silencer excessivly corroded but has no leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,099 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)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 90,099 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,496 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,947 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,322 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

slight blow on exhaust flexi

Pass 4 May 2011 81,616 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 81,616 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

surface rust on inner and outer face front and rear discs

Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,070 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 69,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,890 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 60,223 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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X615 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X615 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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X615 NUB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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