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S99 BBM

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,551 mi
Last recorded126,551 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 BBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 126,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 126,551 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 May 2024 123,068 miles

Battery mount/clamp defective

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2024 123,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery mount/clamp defective

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 111,698 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer surface peeling off in inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 111,690 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Underbody near jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer surface peeling off in inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 107,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 106,490 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 106,490 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 105,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 105,613 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 100,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 93,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,122 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 86,122 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 81,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,005 miles

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

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

some corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,546 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

some corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,344 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,516 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,039 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,685 miles

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre worn smooth in inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2005 36,507 miles

Engine oil leak

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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S99 BBM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S99 BBM, 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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S99 BBM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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