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X965 BDV

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,710 mi
Last recorded139,710 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 BDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 139,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Outer sill and undercovers obscuring view

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

unable to sill repair as cover has been secured in place

Fail 28 May 2024 139,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under sill cover as its hanging down (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Outer sill and undercovers obscuring view

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 138,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear and offside rear body wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 137,660 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area between axle mounting and spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside floor pan area beneath drivers seat, slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 136,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 136,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 135,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 135,271 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 133,939 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches but not to excess at present

Pass 15 Mar 2017 132,735 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 132,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 131,760 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 128,894 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 124,633 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on edges but not to excess at present

Pass 12 Mar 2013 119,763 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 119,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 115,842 miles

advise possible tracking fault

Fail 9 Mar 2012 115,842 miles

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

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

advise possible tracking fault

Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 109,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 105,950 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high!

Pass 14 Mar 2008 103,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 97,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 84,564 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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X965 BDV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 X965 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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X965 BDV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2000.

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