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X926 BHR

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,630 mi
Last recorded91,630 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX926 BHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 91,630 miles

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,534 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 86,482 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat anchorage, floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,826 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,764 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,707 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 67,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,636 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,331 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,476 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,761 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,336 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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X926 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X926 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 X926 BHR registered?

X926 BHR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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