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X945 NVW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,422 mi
Last recorded81,422 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX945 NVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 81,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,991 miles

Oil leak

Roor aerial-shark fin cover is badly deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2012 79,991 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Battery light showing on dash

Coolant level is low

Oil leak

Roor aerial-shark fin cover is badly deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2011 76,648 miles

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

Roof aerial base has bad deterioation

Fail 31 Jul 2010 73,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to rear silencer clamp

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Jul 2010 73,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to rear silencer clamp

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2009 71,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine oil leaks

off side front brake pads low approx 85% worn

rear brake pads approx/60/70% worn

Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,019 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,065 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 47,067 miles

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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X945 NVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X945 NVW, 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 X945 NVW registered?

X945 NVW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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