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X665 BRP

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,380 mi
Last recorded164,380 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX665 BRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 164,380 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 11 Nov 2016 164,373 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 149,267 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,244 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 117,207 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,762 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs pitted

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,788 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre is badly perised

o/s/r tyre is badly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,810 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 48,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,216 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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X665 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X665 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 X665 BRP registered?

X665 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X665 BRP safe to buy?

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