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X959 BND

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,626 mi
Last recorded134,626 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 BND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 134,626 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened play in shock (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 134,624 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened play in shock (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,834 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 124,973 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 124,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 114,284 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 108,008 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 104,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 99,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 93,151 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,664 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,232 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 77,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 66,340 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 54,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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X959 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X959 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X959 BND registered?

X959 BND is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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