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X906 BWP

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,996 mi
Last recorded147,996 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX906 BWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2014 147,996 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill's covered by plastic covers

Pass 28 Jun 2013 140,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2013 140,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 133,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre cracking outer edge

rear box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 127,278 miles

nearsid front worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 127,278 miles

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

nearsid front worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 120,992 miles

Front pads/discs worn

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 113,216 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 113,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 102,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 93,951 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 88,118 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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X906 BWP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X906 BWP, 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 X906 BWP registered?

X906 BWP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2000.

Is X906 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X906 BWP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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