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X916 BND

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,466 mi
Last recorded147,466 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX916 BND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 147,466 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 147,463 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2011 137,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 125,194 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 113,495 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2009 113,495 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,856 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,004 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Aug 2006 61,622 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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X916 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X916 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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What year was X916 BND registered?

X916 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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