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M8 KNJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,038 mi
Last recorded62,038 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 KNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 62,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2018 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 61,708 miles

ex corroded and blowing at rear

Pass 6 May 2016 61,513 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 61,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,450 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2014 50,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,217 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,986 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 47,986 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,336 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 45,336 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,974 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,189 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 34,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,315 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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M8 KNJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M8 KNJ, 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 M8 KNJ registered?

M8 KNJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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