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P18 SEB

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

35,226 mi
Last recorded35,226 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 SEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 35,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2026 35,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 30,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 24,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 24,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 23,959 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 23,923 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,911 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 23,770 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 23,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 23,736 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,540 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 23,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 23,468 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 22,978 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,848 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,853 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 21,542 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,542 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 20,963 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,963 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,582 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,339 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,493 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 16,647 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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P18 SEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P18 SEB, 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 P18 SEB registered?

P18 SEB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is P18 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 SEB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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