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X98 BYD

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,791 mi
Last recorded69,791 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 BYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,791 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 69,791 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 50,148 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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X98 BYD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 101,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X98 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X98 BYD registered?

X98 BYD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X98 BYD safe to buy?

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