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M555 ROC

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,407 mi
Last recorded137,407 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 ROC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 137,407 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded at spring mounting base (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded at spring mounting base (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 136,519 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 135,943 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 134,965 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 134,635 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 132,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 129,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 125,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,092 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 119,145 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 101,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 92,949 miles

handbrake travel !

Fail 1 May 2014 92,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 84,477 miles

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

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,691 miles

nearside rear tyre low pressure (inflated to correct pressure)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,847 miles

x2 bulbs out high level brake light bulb

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,853 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,172 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,786 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 37,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,801 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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M555 ROC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M555 ROC, 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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M555 ROC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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The MOT history for M555 ROC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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