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X971 NTW

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,105 mi
Last recorded147,105 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 147,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower rear box skin att soo

Pass 14 Sep 2017 142,116 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 134,937 miles

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

slightly oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 127,017 miles

n/s/r tyre edges getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2014 124,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 122,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 119,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 116,363 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 115,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 109,937 miles

n/s front tyre below 1.6mm inside edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 103,064 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 88,567 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 88,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 17 Oct 2006 64,086 miles

Air Bag warning light stops on

Pass 28 Oct 2005 48,140 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 48,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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X971 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X971 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 X971 NTW registered?

X971 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2000.

Is X971 NTW safe to buy?

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