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X672 BRP

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,470 mi
Last recorded199,470 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX672 BRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 199,470 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT THROUGH MOUNTING,, NO VISIBLE PROBLEM....

Fail 21 Sep 2013 199,470 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT THROUGH MOUNTING,, NO VISIBLE PROBLEM....

Fail 15 Sep 2012 194,844 miles

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

o/s rear bumper loose

Pass 15 Sep 2012 194,844 miles

o/s rear bumper loose

Pass 16 Sep 2011 188,151 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Fail 14 Sep 2011 188,151 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

O/S/F LOWER ARM BUSH MOVEMENT

Pass 17 Sep 2010 180,199 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 172,210 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 172,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 165,304 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 152,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 126,379 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 126,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 105,434 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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X672 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X672 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 X672 BRP registered?

X672 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X672 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X672 BRP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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