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X997 NTW

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,457 mi
Last recorded97,457 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 NTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,811 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 89,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 85,313 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 81,344 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 81,340 miles

Nearside 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)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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X997 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 101,546 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X997 NTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X997 NTW registered?

X997 NTW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X997 NTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 NTW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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