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X946 BDV

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,008 mi
Last recorded184,008 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX946 BDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2016 184,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 168,645 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 168,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 151,010 miles

front brake discs rusty

front shocks rusty

o/s/r brake pipe getting rusty

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 151,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 140,053 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 124,748 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 28 Jan 2011 124,748 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Rear exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 9 Feb 2010 109,211 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 109,211 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 95,215 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 84,822 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 72,465 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,747 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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