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X943 BND

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,830 mi
Last recorded149,830 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 BND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 149,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 145,256 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked around tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked around sidewall and tread

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2017 143,889 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 142,918 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 142,914 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 142,113 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 140,883 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 139,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 134,323 miles

rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 127,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 118,846 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 105,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 96,315 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 87,062 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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X943 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X943 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 X943 BND registered?

X943 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X943 BND shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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