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X994 NTW

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,379 mi
Last recorded148,379 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX994 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 148,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Dec 2009 148,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment warning lamp on

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight imbalance / judder to rear brakes

Fail 19 Nov 2008 141,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres atarting to wear on the inner edge's

nearside & centre rear seat belt stalk locking mechanisim outer casing damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner & outer edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight imbalance to the rear brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2008 141,450 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres atarting to wear on the inner edge's

nearside & centre rear seat belt stalk locking mechanisim outer casing damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner & outer edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight imbalance to the rear brakes

Pass 10 Oct 2007 130,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside front tyre / starting to wear on inside edge

rear brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2007 130,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside front tyre / starting to wear on inside edge

rear brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

rear number plate starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2006 116,240 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 116,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit & has irregular wear pattern

nearside rear tyre low tread depth

offside front tyre low tread depth

various chip to windscreen particularly nearside

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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X994 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X994 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 X994 NTW registered?

X994 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X994 NTW safe to buy?

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