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X918 BND

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,636 mi
Last recorded87,636 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX918 BND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 87,636 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on the edges

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust section joint loose

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

slight power steering leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,425 miles

exhaust flexi blowing

front reg plate cracked

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,530 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in the o/s/f tyre outer sidewall 205/50 16

engine management light on

slight leak from the power steering system

very slight bulge on both rear tyres

Fail 18 Apr 2011 73,530 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in the o/s/f tyre outer sidewall 205/50 16

engine management light on

slight leak from the power steering system

very slight bulge on both rear tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,823 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 64,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front wing repeater damaged

outer walls on both rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

wear to o/s and n/s rear axle bushes but not excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,433 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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X918 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 X918 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 X918 BND registered?

X918 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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