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N4 TFR

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,797 mi
Last recorded77,797 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 TFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 77,797 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 77,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 75,609 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,283 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,561 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,105 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,616 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 34,864 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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N4 TFR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N4 TFR, 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 N4 TFR registered?

N4 TFR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 August 2000.

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The MOT history for N4 TFR shows 11 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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