MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Bulkhead firewall flexing
Offside Bulkhead firewall flexing
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible section (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on flexi section (7.1.2)
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)
ENGINE COVER
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
ENGINE COVER
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)
Exhaust Rear Box In Poor Condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
underbody has corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
gearbox has a major leak of fluid
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?
Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X301 BYC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 70,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X301 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X301 BYC registered?
X301 BYC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE, first registered on 21 November 2000.
Is X301 BYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for X301 BYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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