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X945 BDV

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,965 mi
Last recorded96,965 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX945 BDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 96,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 96,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 94,736 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,728 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,777 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 84,773 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,371 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,570 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,102 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,862 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 52,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,207 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,207 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,339 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 43,339 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,976 miles

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,419 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 32,419 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 26,334 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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X945 BDV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X945 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X945 BDV registered?

X945 BDV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X945 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X945 BDV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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