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X839 BNA

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,774 mi
Last recorded120,774 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 BNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 120,774 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 117,149 miles

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

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

rear num plate slighty dirty

Pass 26 Nov 2011 113,282 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 101,306 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Oct 2010 101,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 79,829 miles

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

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

advise nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

advise offside front tyre sidewall poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2009 79,829 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 42,251 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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X839 BNA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X839 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 X839 BNA registered?

X839 BNA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X839 BNA safe to buy?

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