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X836 NFC

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,585 mi
Last recorded122,585 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 NFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 117,210 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Central exhaust box rubber mounting broken

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust box mounting rubber broken

Pass 9 May 2017 114,749 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 114,749 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 110,262 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2016 110,262 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 104,192 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 97,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 92,598 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear sielncer corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 87,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 81,338 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,199 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 68,383 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 68,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,621 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear outer side wall perished

Pass 11 May 2007 59,248 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X836 NFC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X836 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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X836 NFC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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