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X946 BND

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,539 mi
Last recorded126,539 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX946 BND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 126,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 125,789 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 125,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel filter rusting

general wear on discs

lower front bumper trim missing

movement/wear in n/s/f susp. leg

n/s/f rim damaged

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f bumper bit of trim missing

o/s/f seat covering wearing

plastic covers fitted over sils

power steering metal pipes rusting

slight damage to o/s/f floor pan

slight damage to rear number plate

some bulbs not working in hi level brake light

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 16 Apr 2013 12,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

washers very poor

Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,130 miles

washers very poor

Pass 2 Apr 2012 114,883 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,685 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,091 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 96,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

passenger door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2008 90,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 90,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,127 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,836 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X946 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 X946 BND registered?

X946 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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