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X908 BUJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,576 mi
Last recorded156,576 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX908 BUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 156,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 May 2022 156,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 156,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 149,071 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 141,626 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 141,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 133,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 125,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

holes in floor at n/s..oil leak on engine

Pass 31 May 2016 118,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

hole in floor n/s/r

Pass 16 Jun 2015 112,919 miles

slight play at o/s steering rack anchorage

Fail 15 Jun 2015 112,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play at o/s steering rack anchorage

Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,144 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 107,141 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,463 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 92,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 92,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,538 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,239 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 74,327 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 742,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 74,208 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 67,350 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X908 BUJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X908 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

X908 BUJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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