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X909 BND

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,954 mi
Last recorded139,954 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX909 BND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 139,954 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near Flexible Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 133,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 129,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 124,808 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 118,543 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 113,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 113,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 106,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,954 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 979,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,495 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 88,442 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)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,340 miles

rear brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2007 72,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,899 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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X909 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X909 BND, 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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X909 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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