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X869 NSA

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,274 mi
Last recorded61,274 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX869 NSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,274 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 61,273 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,557 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 58,557 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Oct 2009 54,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,615 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,493 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,657 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 46,656 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,599 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 36,749 miles

engine oil level low 11/2 litres added

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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X869 NSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X869 NSA, 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 X869 NSA registered?

X869 NSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X869 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X869 NSA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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