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N666 SMP

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,017 mi
Last recorded148,017 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 SMP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 148,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank straps corroaded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 143,431 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Nov 2014 143,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

corrosion to rear suspension

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 7 Nov 2013 133,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2013 133,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2012 126,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 119,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 113,149 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 113,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight fluctuation on o/s/r brake

Pass 10 Sep 2009 106,638 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2008 99,350 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,949 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 91,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front o/s tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 70,210 miles

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

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

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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N666 SMP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N666 SMP, 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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N666 SMP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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