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S44 BOA

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,871 mi
Last recorded111,871 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 111,871 miles

Number plates stuck on top of other plates

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 110,415 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 106,038 miles

Back box exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 106,038 miles

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

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

Back box exhaust outer casing corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2012 102,973 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,527 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 101,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 92,085 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 92,085 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,252 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

incorrect bulb in o\s\r light

Fail 20 Mar 2009 80,252 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

incorrect bulb in o\s\r light

Pass 15 Mar 2008 70,613 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 67,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 58,368 miles

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

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

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 BOA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S44 BOA, 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 S44 BOA registered?

S44 BOA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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