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X913 BWP

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,880 mi
Last recorded88,880 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX913 BWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,880 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 88,880 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 85,770 miles

O/s/f shock absorber corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 85,770 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to get reading due to broken exhaust section (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust section corroded

Handbrake travel high

O/s/f shock absorber corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,812 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2018 80,812 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,722 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,750 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,549 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,638 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 63,638 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,811 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 52,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,736 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,278 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,278 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,981 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,062 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 19,743 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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X913 BWP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X913 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.

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What year was X913 BWP registered?

X913 BWP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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