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N99 SFC

2000 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,985 mi
Last recorded89,985 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 SFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,985 miles

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

Exhaust Mountings Perrished

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Stickersd On Rear Number Plate - Not Likley To Be Misread

Fail 26 Jan 2012 89,985 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust Mountings Perrished

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Stickersd On Rear Number Plate - Not Likley To Be Misread

Pass 12 Feb 2011 82,913 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,331 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,841 miles

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,825 miles

handbrake cable gaitors split.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

small cut in thread on o/s/r tyre.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,174 miles

handbrake cable gaitors split.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

wiper blades smeary.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,230 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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N99 SFC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N99 SFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N99 SFC registered?

N99 SFC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is N99 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N99 SFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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