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X958 NKN

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,592 mi
Last recorded112,592 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX958 NKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 112,592 miles

Both front chassis rails (in engine bay) are corroded.

Centre exhaust mounting is split.

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Tread of both rear tyres is perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 111,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 109,265 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 109,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 107,455 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 99,431 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,748 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,860 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,564 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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X958 NKN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X958 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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What year was X958 NKN registered?

X958 NKN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X958 NKN safe to buy?

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