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X799 NBK

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,643 mi
Last recorded115,643 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 NBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 115,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various Under Body Corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2023 115,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 114,010 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 114,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 112,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 112,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 110,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS CORRODED

Fail 16 Jun 2020 110,560 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS CORRODED

Pass 11 Jun 2019 106,219 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER VERY RUSTY

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,338 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,338 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,283 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,706 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 78,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight fraying offside front seat belt

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,218 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 76,723 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oversills fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,723 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oversills fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,735 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside 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)

Slight oil leaks

Fail 31 Jan 2012 75,735 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside 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)

Slight oil leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,004 miles

Full sill covers fitted

Handbrake near end of travel

Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,639 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,141 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,820 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X799 NBK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X799 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X799 NBK registered?

X799 NBK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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