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X196 BPB

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,649 mi
Last recorded106,649 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid112,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 106,649 miles

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

steering rack mountings worn

Fail 17 Apr 2009 106,648 miles

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

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

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

steering rack mountings worn

Pass 18 Apr 2008 96,174 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 96,156 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,206 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 76,289 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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X196 BPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 112,772 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X196 BPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X196 BPB registered?

X196 BPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X196 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X196 BPB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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