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X914 BHR

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,397 mi
Last recorded128,397 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX914 BHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 128,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 128,355 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 125,304 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

flat spots in nsr tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2021 125,301 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

flat spots in nsr tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2020 123,874 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 121,633 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 121,632 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 117,295 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,431 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 114,431 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,743 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 111,743 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damp fuel tank area

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,694 miles

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,800 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 104,442 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 103,490 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 102,178 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 100,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 100,836 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 99,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 94,911 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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X914 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 X914 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 X914 BHR registered?

X914 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X914 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X914 BHR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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