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X887 NSA

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,144 mi
Last recorded98,144 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX887 NSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,144 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,121 miles

both rear discs badly pitted

both reg plates poor condition

engine light on

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,917 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,917 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 19 Sep 2008 59,427 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 59,427 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,276 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 56,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both reg plates deteriorated & front cracked

exhaust mount broken & shield insecure

oil leaks at sump area

vibration from engine

Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,756 miles

exhaust rear joining clamp deteriorated

rear reg slightly deteriorated †front reg cracked †slight oil leak †steering rack damp †nsf tyre close to limit †rear brakes worn & corroded †exhaust centre & rear badly corroded †

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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X887 NSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X887 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 X887 NSA registered?

X887 NSA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X887 NSA safe to buy?

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