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V475 NOA

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,384 mi
Last recorded92,384 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 NOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,384 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 92,384 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 91,402 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 91,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,857 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,713 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 89,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,903 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,289 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 85,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,752 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 78,594 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,487 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,843 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,888 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,132 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,132 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,964 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 50,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,372 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,988 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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V475 NOA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V475 NOA, 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 V475 NOA registered?

V475 NOA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V475 NOA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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