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S44 BCB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,713 mi
Last recorded99,713 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BCB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,713 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,166 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 98,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 96,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 94,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 92,318 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rev lamps not working

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering has a stiff spot when applying l/h lock

Pass 4 Nov 2011 89,599 miles

Engine has severe oil leak

N/Side front alloy wheel buckled on inside edge

N/Side rear alloy wheel buckled on inside edge

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 89,563 miles

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

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

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

Engine has severe oil leak

N/Side front alloy wheel buckled on inside edge

N/Side rear alloy wheel buckled on inside edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,322 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 86,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,195 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 82,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,498 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 69,498 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 61,377 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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S44 BCB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S44 BCB, 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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S44 BCB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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