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X985 NKO

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,241 mi
Last recorded126,241 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 NKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 126,241 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 109,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 102,301 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear silencer corroded.

Tyres: NSF 5mm OSF 5mm NSR 7mm OSR 7mm Size: 205/50R16.

Fail 30 May 2009 102,301 miles

Both rear shock absorbers damp.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear silencer corroded.

Tyres: NSF 5mm OSF 5mm NSR 7mm OSR 7mm Size: 205/50R16.

Pass 23 May 2008 90,396 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 90,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2007 80,274 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 75,315 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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X985 NKO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X985 NKO, 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 X985 NKO registered?

X985 NKO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X985 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X985 NKO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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