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X803 NFC

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,679 mi
Last recorded95,679 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX803 NFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 95,679 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,021 miles

N/S/F headlamp glass has a stone hole

Fail 11 Sep 2009 91,014 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

N/S/F headlamp glass has a stone hole

Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,013 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,837 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 79,837 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise engine oil leaks

advise o/s rear tyre low on inner and outer treads

Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,544 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 68,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X803 NFC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X803 NFC, 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 X803 NFC registered?

X803 NFC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X803 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X803 NFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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