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X687 BRP

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,588 mi
Last recorded115,588 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX687 BRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 115,588 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear parking brake lower effort

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front fog light glass broken

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 108,490 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust fouling near side rear coil spring (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front fog light glass broken

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2014 104,187 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 104,186 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 96,191 miles

N/S/R brake disc corroded & pitted.

O/S/F lower suspension arm outer bush starting to perish & split.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 11 May 2013 96,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

N/S/R brake disc corroded & pitted.

O/S/F lower suspension arm outer bush starting to perish & split.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 16 May 2012 87,512 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 73,926 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 73,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,330 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 57,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,264 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,429 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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X687 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X687 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 X687 BRP registered?

X687 BRP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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