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X818 BNA

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,821 mi
Last recorded79,821 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 BNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 79,821 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 75,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,163 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 71,163 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 70,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 69,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Bulkhead / inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,992 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Drivers floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/Side & N/Side (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,074 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 67,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,164 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,453 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 57,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,432 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,791 miles

Oil leak

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

front & rear brake discs pitted & corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 55,791 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

front & rear brake discs pitted & corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 54,526 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,729 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,511 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 38,800 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 32,650 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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X818 BNA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X818 BNA, 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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X818 BNA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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