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N23 FSN

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,505 mi
Last recorded82,505 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 FSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,505 miles

EM light on

Pass 15 May 2012 75,402 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 75,402 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front lower suspension bushes slight wear

eml light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,822 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 42,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,280 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,123 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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N23 FSN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N23 FSN, 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 N23 FSN registered?

N23 FSN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is N23 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 FSN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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