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D18 NNC

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

129,939 mi
Last recorded129,939 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 NNC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 129,939 miles

o/s/f bulkhead in a rusty corrosion

rust on rear brake discs

underside in a rusty condition

Fail 24 Jul 2025 129,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

o/s/f bulkhead in a rusty corrosion

rust on rear brake discs

underside in a rusty condition

Pass 29 Jul 2024 127,886 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 127,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/ wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 126,686 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r upper spring mounts corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 125,081 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 125,069 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 124,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 122,851 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 121,961 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember and rear inner sills in a rusty condition

Fail 29 Jul 2019 121,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember and rear inner sills in a rusty condition

Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,759 miles

front struts rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 119,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 116,806 miles

underside of vehicle coated in black paint

Pass 23 Sep 2015 116,085 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 114,717 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 114,707 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 112,028 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 110,174 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 107,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 107,593 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 103,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs lipped and slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,837 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped and slightly worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 96,528 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 96,396 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,892 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front outer sidewall has slight damage

Fail 30 Oct 2007 87,892 miles

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,640 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 76,629 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,501 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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D18 NNC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D18 NNC, 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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D18 NNC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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