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X87 MBH

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,913 mi
Last recorded186,913 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 MBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 186,913 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

fuel breather pipe clip broken

engine management light on

surface corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

Fail 26 Nov 2012 186,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

fuel breather pipe clip broken

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

surface corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

Pass 23 Nov 2011 170,545 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advanced corrosion on rear wheel arches

centre exhaust mounting insecure

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

fuel breather pipe clip rotted through and remaining filler pipe clips heaviley corroded

rear brake pipe nuts reduced throuh corrosion

rear transmission mounting seperating

Fail 23 Nov 2011 170,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advanced corrosion on rear wheel arches

centre exhaust mounting insecure

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

fuel breather pipe clip rotted through and remaining filler pipe clips heaviley corroded

rear brake pipe nuts reduced throuh corrosion

rear transmission mounting seperating

Pass 26 Nov 2010 157,452 miles

front tyres tread low

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2009 125,588 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 125,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 113,984 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs poor

Pass 29 Oct 2008 113,984 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs poor

Pass 30 Jan 2008 99,046 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 84,072 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 67,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 67,959 miles

Front 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
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X87 MBH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X87 MBH, 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 X87 MBH registered?

X87 MBH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X87 MBH safe to buy?

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