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SHA 535N

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,772 mi
Last recorded95,772 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHA 535N
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 95,772 miles

nsf head lamp in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2018 90,403 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,180 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 74,478 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,862 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 64,833 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,293 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,726 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 42,726 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,158 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,263 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 35,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,998 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,249 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,017 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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SHA 535N is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SHA 535N, 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 SHA 535N registered?

SHA 535N is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is SHA 535N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHA 535N shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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