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X831 BNA

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,120 mi
Last recorded154,120 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 BNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 154,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine compartment (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 154,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush middle bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush middle bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine compartment (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 144,962 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 144,943 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 143,171 miles

N/S/R Tyre Cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2013 140,730 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 140,662 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 138,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 134,894 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 116,521 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 115,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 110,147 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 105,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 98,539 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X831 BNA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 X831 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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What year was X831 BNA registered?

X831 BNA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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