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X83 BYD

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,047 mi
Last recorded117,047 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX83 BYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 117,047 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,598 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 110,396 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 110,343 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 102,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 96,175 miles

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

dipp beam has slight blue tint

front brake discs slightly worn

lower sills covered

o/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2009 90,037 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 90,037 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 82,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,153 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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
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X83 BYD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X83 BYD, 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 X83 BYD registered?

X83 BYD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X83 BYD safe to buy?

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