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X969 NTW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX969 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 137,761 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 134,207 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 134,207 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 130,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 123,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 112,239 miles

rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2012 112,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2011 102,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 94,423 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,346 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 85,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 75,857 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,787 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 70,741 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

body sealer cracked off side front floorpan

Pass 7 Dec 2005 65,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X969 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X969 NTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X969 NTW registered?

X969 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X969 NTW safe to buy?

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