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X897 BHR

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,009 mi
Last recorded124,009 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 BHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 124,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2011 124,004 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2010 116,779 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 19 May 2009 107,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 94,894 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 89,711 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 89,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 79,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 68,022 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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X897 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X897 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 X897 BHR registered?

X897 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X897 BHR safe to buy?

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