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S444 BBE

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,320 mi
Last recorded75,320 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,320 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,385 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,173 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking gas.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,419 miles

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

auxillary drive belt perished.

exhaust corrosion.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

off side rear tyre tread worn uneven, is bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,609 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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S444 BBE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S444 BBE, 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 S444 BBE registered?

S444 BBE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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