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X992 NKP

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,130 mi
Last recorded126,130 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX992 NKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 126,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine check light on

Fail 22 Jan 2016 126,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine check light on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 120,060 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 120,060 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,166 miles

offside and nearside front suspension struts corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 27 Jan 2014 114,166 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front suspension struts corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 19 Mar 2012 112,863 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 112,863 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,358 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 109,987 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 107,607 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 107,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 103,753 miles

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

Pass 7 Mar 2007 93,232 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X992 NKP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X992 NKP, 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 X992 NKP registered?

X992 NKP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X992 NKP safe to buy?

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