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N555 AAB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 111,768 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 108,724 miles

exhaust rear box , centre pipe corroded and blowing.

temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,019 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,997 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 90,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,174 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 81,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,706 miles

center box starting to get corroaded on 2nd skin but not blowing

front discs getting worn but pads are still good

near side front tyre starting to get perrished on sidewall

near side reat5 tyre starting to get perrished on sidewall

off side rear tyre on sidewall starting to get perrished

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,399 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,308 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,594 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,235 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 50,140 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,380 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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N555 AAB 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 82.4%.

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 N555 AAB, 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 N555 AAB registered?

N555 AAB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is N555 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 AAB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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