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X376 EGN

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,766 mi
Last recorded167,766 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX376 EGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 167,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 163,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 163,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by battery at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking by fuel filter (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 158,974 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside headlamp poor light output and beam image

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 158,974 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp poor light output and beam image

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 155,588 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp poor light output

Offside rear inner position lamp not working

Fail 21 Feb 2014 155,554 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp poor light output

Offside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 7 Feb 2013 151,004 miles

Engine coolant level low

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Offside door inner release handle broken

Offside headlamp lens damaged/repair; condensation inside lens causing poor light output

Offside rear inner (auxiliary) position lamp not working

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2013 151,004 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Engine coolant level low

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front tyre uneven wear

Offside door inner release handle broken

Offside headlamp lens damaged/repair; condensation inside lens causing poor light output

Offside rear inner (auxiliary) position lamp not working

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2012 146,798 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure around fuel tank

Nearside front suspension lower wishbone outer bush slight movement

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 146,798 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure around fuel tank

Nearside front suspension lower wishbone outer bush slight movement

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 143,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 143,491 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 136,286 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 136,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 128,767 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 110,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 94,765 miles

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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X376 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X376 EGN, 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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X376 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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