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X889 NKN

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,035 mi
Last recorded138,035 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX889 NKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 138,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 125,375 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 116,171 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 113,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 110,140 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 110,139 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 108,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front fog light glass smashed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear both rear tyres distorted

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 103,956 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box heavy rusted

Pass 5 May 2016 100,860 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 100,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 97,489 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 97,489 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 96,217 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 96,217 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 93,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 89,443 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 85,244 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 85,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 82,600 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 82,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 81,539 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 76,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 76,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 72,114 miles

advanced wear and scoring on rear discs

advanced wear on rear discs

unable to check all systems fully due to wet weather

Fail 8 Dec 2007 72,114 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advanced wear and scoring on rear discs

advanced wear on rear discs

unable to check all systems fully due to wet weather

Pass 16 Dec 2006 57,469 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

HIGH IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

EXHAUST CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW AND BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

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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X889 NKN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X889 NKN, 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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X889 NKN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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