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X837 BNA

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX837 BNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 86,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,529 miles

Engine warning light on.

Rear Brake Imbalance. It would appear the rear brakes may require attention.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 83,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake Imbalance. It would appear the rear brakes may require attention.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,945 miles

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

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

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

engine management light indicating fault

Pass 5 May 2006 80,566 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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X837 BNA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X837 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X837 BNA registered?

X837 BNA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X837 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X837 BNA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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