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X608 BPA

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,609 mi
Last recorded145,609 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 BPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 145,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak very bad ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipe unions badly corroded

eml light is on

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 145,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Oil leak very bad ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipe unions badly corroded

eml light is on

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2016 142,003 miles

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

Oil leak bad ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light is on

n/s/r number plate light is dim

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2015 138,421 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded and blowing slightly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light illuminated

front brake discs corroded

pinion gear housing on steering rack has light misting of oil

slight weep of oil around sump, oil filter & turbo

Fail 13 Nov 2014 135,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 135,205 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 129,644 miles

engine man light on

nsr tyre worn

rear silencer rusty

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Nov 2012 124,863 miles

Exhaust heat shield broken at rear top fixing

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2011 119,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,522 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Front brake Discs Lipped

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Engine Breather Hose Adrift

Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,673 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Screw In Offside Front Tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2008 91,347 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 91,347 miles

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

Chips In Windscreen

Rear EXhaust Silencer Clamp Missing

Pass 29 Oct 2007 83,514 miles

Dampness evident around power steering rack area

Front brake imbalance high

Nearside and offside front shock absorber bodys corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak evident

Slight blow evbident from exhaust downpipe flexi section

Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 58,801 miles

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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X608 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X608 BPA, 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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X608 BPA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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