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X675 NBK

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,289 mi
Last recorded93,289 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX675 NBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 93,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2018 89,608 miles

Offside Rear light damaged

Rear all suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 89,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror glass held by elastic band

Offside Rear light damaged

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,157 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s handbrake cable is corroded

o/s/r light lens is slightly damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2017 86,157 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides and the discs are heavily corroded and in poor condition (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s handbrake cable is corroded

o/s/r light lens is slightly damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

hose clip missing from fuel tank vent pipe

o/s/r light lens is slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre has cuts in the tread

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r light lens is slightly damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs are corroded

o/s/r light lens is slightly damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r light lens has slight damage

Fail 24 Oct 2013 76,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r light lens has slight damage

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r light lens has slight damage

Fail 23 Oct 2012 75,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r light lens has slight damage

Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,413 miles

nearside front tyre (on) the legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2011 71,413 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside front tyre (on) the legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,254 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,880 miles

stickers in windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2009 64,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

stickers in windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,249 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,562 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 54,562 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 51,995 miles

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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X675 NBK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X675 NBK, 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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X675 NBK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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