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N18 JMD

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,806 mi
Last recorded173,806 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 JMD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 173,806 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 173,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 172,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 170,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 169,567 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 168,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 168,103 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 167,155 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 166,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 166,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 165,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 164,697 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 162,549 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 161,347 miles

both rear top shock mounts rusty

front cross member rusty

nearside front inner arch rusty

offsided front strut mount rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2013 161,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear top shock mounts rusty

front cross member rusty

nearside front inner arch rusty

offsided front strut mount rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2012 161,098 miles

both rear shock mounts rusty

front cross member rusty

nearside front inner arch rusty

offside front strut mount rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2012 161,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear shock mounts rusty

front cross member rusty

nearside front inner arch rusty

offside front strut mount rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2011 159,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear shock mounts rusty

front cross member rusty

main brake pipes rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2011 159,792 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear shock mounts rusty

front cross member rusty

main brake pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre flat spot

Pass 26 Mar 2010 150,436 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 137,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 123,374 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 107,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 87,260 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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N18 JMD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N18 JMD, 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 N18 JMD registered?

N18 JMD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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