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X648 BRP

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX648 BRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 128,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Mar 2011 107,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,045 miles

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

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

Offside front side light dim.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 87,978 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,720 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 78,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,053 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,658 miles

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

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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X648 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X648 BRP, 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 X648 BRP registered?

X648 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X648 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X648 BRP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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