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X907 BHR

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,533 mi
Last recorded166,533 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX907 BHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 166,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

after market exhaust system fitted noise level on limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front floor repaired from inside vehicle may require further attension soon

offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Fail 21 Sep 2013 166,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

after market exhaust system fitted noise level on limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front floor repaired from inside vehicle may require further attension soon

offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Pass 8 Sep 2012 160,648 miles

both floors slightly corroded

centre and rear seat belt clasps slightly damaged

front shock absorber plattforms slightly corroded

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2011 152,960 miles

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

chip in nearside headlight

front brake pads wearing thin

front inner flitches showing signs of corrosion

offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 152,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

chip in nearside headlight

front inner flitches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2010 143,256 miles

both front shockers slightly corroded

both number plates slightly discoloured

centre seatbelt clasp requires attention soon

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 22 Sep 2010 143,170 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front shockers slightly corroded

both number plates slightly discoloured

centre seatbelt clasp requires attention soon

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Sep 2009 131,752 miles

Nearside headlamp damage, not affecting beam image.

Nearside rear disc heavily corroded, no excessive pitting seen.

Parking brake efficiency right on 16% minimum limit.

Typical "flexing" of bulkhead when operating steering, not excessive.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 131,739 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp damage, not affecting beam image.

Nearside rear disc heavily corroded, no excessive pitting seen.

Typical "flexing" of bulkhead when operating steering, not excessive.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 124,547 miles

Exhaust front end (flexible pipe) leaking slightly.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 111,956 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 99,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 85,573 miles

Nearside rear disc corroded, not excessively.

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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X907 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X907 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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X907 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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