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X662 BRP

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,302 mi
Last recorded193,302 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX662 BRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 193,302 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 193,302 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 187,150 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 187,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 177,926 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 177,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 162,495 miles

N/S/F FOG LAMP LENS BROKEN

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY COROIDED

REAR TYRES 2MM

Fail 20 Sep 2010 162,495 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

N/S/F FOG LAMP LENS BROKEN

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY COROIDED

REAR TYRES 2MM

Pass 8 Oct 2009 150,825 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 150,824 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 141,728 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 129,677 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 129,677 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 115,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 103,647 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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X662 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X662 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X662 BRP registered?

X662 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X662 BRP safe to buy?

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