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V460 BNH

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,009 mi
Last recorded141,009 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV460 BNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 141,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 6 Aug 2020 139,666 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked, allowing ingress of water. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 138,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 137,305 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 136,696 miles

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST PASSABLE.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 133,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 133,121 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 128,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2015 128,051 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 123,489 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,278 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn edge

tracking

Fail 16 Jul 2013 121,278 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn edge

tracking

Pass 16 Jul 2012 117,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 117,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rearr box

Pass 15 Jul 2011 112,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 112,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 107,351 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 106,084 miles

advise flexi exhaust pipe leaking. advise off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

advise washer offside jet not working properly

Fail 24 Sep 2009 106,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise flexi exhaust pipe leaking. advise off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

advise washer offside jet not working properly

Pass 31 Jul 2008 100,487 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 100,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 93,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 78,292 miles

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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V460 BNH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V460 BNH, 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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V460 BNH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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