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K222 BJB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,932 mi
Last recorded81,932 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 BJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,932 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear indicators faded

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

item on dash but not in view of road

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,001 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,618 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 58,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,569 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,091 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 38,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

poor pattern on both headlamps, all brake discs slightly rusty & rear shock absorbers damp.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,217 miles

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

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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K222 BJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K222 BJB, 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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K222 BJB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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