MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
corrosion to both rear wheel arches but not to excess at present
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
Centre exhaust mount broken
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
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)
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise possible tracking fault
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
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!
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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