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X939 BDV

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,488 mi
Last recorded80,488 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX939 BDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 80,488 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,955 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,545 miles

engine under tray insecure

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Oct 2019 73,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine under tray insecure

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,832 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,619 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,334 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to wear indicators

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,370 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,030 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 59,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,053 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 35,911 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 35,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X939 BDV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X939 BDV, 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 X939 BDV registered?

X939 BDV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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