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X556 EGN

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,985 mi
Last recorded67,985 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 EGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,985 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 67,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,944 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condition of n/s/r tyre

movement at steering rack mounts to bulk head

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,956 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on dash at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,005 miles

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

service brake only just met requirements

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 50,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear - full inspection of belt could not be carried out

offside bulkhead showing signs of cracking

offside headlamp lens chipped

wiper blades worn

Fail 28 Nov 2005 36,943 miles

Both front outter track control arm bushes are starting to seperate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 36,943 miles

Both front outter track control arm bushes are starting to seperate.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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X556 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X556 EGN, 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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What year was X556 EGN registered?

X556 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X556 EGN safe to buy?

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