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X912 BWP

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,617 mi
Last recorded109,617 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 BWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 109,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 106,940 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 103,863 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,997 miles

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

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,682 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,624 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 93,443 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2017 93,372 miles

front suspension corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 93,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front suspension corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,772 miles

Lower floor pan needs to be treated, as it will not pass next year as holes will appear

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank pipe clips

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 91,772 miles

Lower floor pan needs to be treated, as it will not pass next year as holes will appear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank pipe clips

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,962 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,809 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 89,805 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,805 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 89,805 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,405 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 88,400 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,038 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,933 miles

Exhaust centre bracket is broken?

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 81,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2008 80,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 78,243 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 71,277 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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X912 BWP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X912 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X912 BWP registered?

X912 BWP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X912 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X912 BWP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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