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X892 BHR

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,797 mi
Last recorded152,797 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX892 BHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 152,797 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 152,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 144,876 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 144,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 131,484 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

plastic oversills fitted also rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 131,484 miles

Fuel hose insecure jubilee clip insecure on filler pipe (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

plastic oversills fitted also rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,836 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 104,149 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 101,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,368 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,219 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,743 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,096 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
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X892 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X892 BHR, 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 X892 BHR registered?

X892 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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