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P400 POT

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,676 mi
Last recorded45,676 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 POT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 45,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 42,248 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,873 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,854 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 26,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general under side corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,388 miles

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

slight play steering column

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,250 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2009 21,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2008 19,614 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,614 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,304 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,495 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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P400 POT is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P400 POT, 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 P400 POT registered?

P400 POT is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for P400 POT shows 16 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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