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2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,560 mi
Last recorded119,560 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 NFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 119,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 119,560 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door moulding. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 115,717 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 115,717 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 110,229 miles

Offside Front Inner C.V. Gaiter has slight weep of grease around boot.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 110,229 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed and corroded within 30cm of traiing arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner C.V. Gaiter has slight weep of grease around boot.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 102,966 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 99,366 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 99,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 97,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 94,620 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy, not rough when rotated

Fail 5 May 2016 94,620 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight binding n/s rear wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,628 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,408 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 77,348 miles

o/s rear outer tyre wall badly cracked but ply or cords mot exposed

Fail 11 May 2011 77,348 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s rear outer tyre wall badly cracked but ply or cords mot exposed

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,437 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,838 miles

slight oil sweat from steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,773 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,947 miles

Nearside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

cracking on n/s front tyre wall. inner cord †not visible

o/s front tyre wall cracked. Inner cord not visible.

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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X848 NFC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X848 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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X848 NFC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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