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X301 BYC

2000 Saab 9-3 SE

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,944 mi
Last recorded111,944 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE70,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 BYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 111,944 miles

Offside Bulkhead firewall flexing

Fail 5 Jan 2018 111,944 miles

Offside Bulkhead firewall flexing

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 104,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible section (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 104,423 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,071 miles

ENGINE COVER

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 100,071 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 97,547 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,629 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 59,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,489 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,441 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 43,087 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,087 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,897
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
position lamp(s) not working 39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 23
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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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