MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under bonnet (2.3.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nsf tyre worn on inner edge
sill covers fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nsf tyre worn on inner edge
sill covers fitted
front brake discs rusty
front shocks rusty
o/s/r brake pipe getting rusty
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake discs rusty
front shocks rusty
o/s/r brake pipe getting rusty
oil leak
Both front shock absorbers getting rusty
Exhaust system getting rusty
Nearside rear brake disc rusty
Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
Rear exhaust slightly blowing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine oil leak
Rear exhaust has a slight blow
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine oil leak
Rear exhaust has a slight blow
Engine oil leak
Nearside rear brake disc rusty
Rear exhuast getting rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine oil leak
Nearside rear brake disc rusty
Rear exhuast getting rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside & nearside rear axle mounting bushes worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X946 BDV 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 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 X946 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 X946 BDV registered?
X946 BDV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.
Is X946 BDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for X946 BDV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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