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V427 NKJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 NKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,012 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 83,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 78,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,550 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 67,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,755 miles

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

o/s rear tyre started to perish

Fail 19 Mar 2008 61,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s rear tyre started to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,681 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 53,681 miles

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

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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V427 NKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V427 NKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V427 NKJ registered?

V427 NKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V427 NKJ safe to buy?

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