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X976 NTW

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,883 mi
Last recorded113,883 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 113,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 105,720 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 105,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 96,142 miles

EML light on

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 14 Jun 2011 87,919 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,567 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

grease on offside outer driveshaft gaiter but it is secure and is not split.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 85,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

grease on offside front outer driveshaft gaiter but is secure and is not split

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,684 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f chassis and inner wing have been repaired

slight damage to both front tyre outer walls

Fail 18 May 2009 83,588 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 75,310 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 75,310 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 May 2007 68,911 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 68,850 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 66,414 miles

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

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

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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X976 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X976 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.

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What year was X976 NTW registered?

X976 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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