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CRA 50N

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,355 mi
Last recorded92,355 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRA 50N
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust flexy deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 86,929 miles

REAR AXLE RUSTY

Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,358 miles

Floor pan corroded

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,495 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 74,495 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,156 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 73,156 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 71,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,037 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 65,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,994 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,487 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 54,269 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,032 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,683 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 53,381 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,646 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 49,417 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 44,420 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,669 miles

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

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

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

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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CRA 50N is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CRA 50N, 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 CRA 50N registered?

CRA 50N is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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