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X711 NLB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,203 mi
Last recorded95,203 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX711 NLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 95,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,807 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 94,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 93,908 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,019 miles

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 92,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,999 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,888 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,953 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,838 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm bushes.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,882 miles

advise both rear indicator bulbs faded.

advise rear exhaust corroded and clamp deteriorated.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.

advise stone chip in front screen.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,484 miles

advise both front lower arm bushes worn

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components all corroding

advise exhaust front pipe flexi joint damaged

advise front windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Aug 2010 83,483 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise both front lower arm bushes worn

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components all corroding

advise exhaust front pipe flexi joint damaged

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,599 miles

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

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

Oil leak

timing chain noisy

Fail 3 Sep 2009 60,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

timing chain noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,963 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 71,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,398 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 60,244 miles

slight oil leak at rear of engine

small chip in 'a' zone

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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X711 NLB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X711 NLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X711 NLB?

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What year was X711 NLB registered?

X711 NLB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X711 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X711 NLB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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