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X669 BRP

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,076 mi
Last recorded142,076 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 BRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 142,076 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm centre bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres show perish signs

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2017 142,069 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported iron hangars (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres show perish signs

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2016 141,804 miles

rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Fail 21 Apr 2016 141,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Pass 30 Apr 2015 139,536 miles

Advise engine management light is on

Advise engine oil leak

Advise exhaust is badly corroded

Advise exhaust is badly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 139,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side blade slighty smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 138,833 miles

front no plate starting to delaminate

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear brake disc

nearside headlamp starting to lose pattern

Pass 30 Apr 2012 133,972 miles

Oil leak

nearside head lamp has damage and water ingress but not affecting beam patern

Pass 29 Mar 2011 132,146 miles

Brake fluid level is low.

Corrosion to offside front suspension strut is near the limits.

Nearside headlamp is damaged.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 132,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake fluid level is low.

Corrosion to offside front suspension strut is near the limits.

Nearside headlamp is damaged.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 130,499 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front headlamp glass is cracked but at the time of test was secure and didnt effect the beam pattern

Fail 10 Apr 2010 130,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front headlamp glass is cracked but at the time of test was secure and didnt effect the beam pattern

Pass 11 Apr 2009 111,194 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,577 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 81,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of rear brake hose unions.

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers.

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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X669 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X669 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 X669 BRP registered?

X669 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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