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X908 BHR

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

284,089 mi
Last recorded284,089 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 BHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 284,089 miles

ns wing repeater lens damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2013 280,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 259,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 240,087 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 221,949 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 203,348 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 183,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount breaking away

Pass 4 Nov 2008 183,825 miles

centre exhaust mount breaking away

Pass 20 Nov 2007 165,939 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 144,581 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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X908 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X908 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 X908 BHR registered?

X908 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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