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S99 BSG

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,947 mi
Last recorded137,947 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 BSG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 137,947 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 137,947 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 118,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2009 118,707 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 106,103 miles

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

handbrake application uneven

Fail 20 May 2008 106,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake application uneven

Fail 19 May 2007 93,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 93,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 83,017 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 83,017 miles

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

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

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 BSG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BSG, 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 S99 BSG registered?

S99 BSG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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