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X564 EGN

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,355 mi
Last recorded142,355 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX564 EGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 142,355 miles

Body has slight corrosion N/S rear floor starting to corrode around drain holes (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion O/S front floor starting to corrode around drain holes (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak From engine ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 142,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion N/S rear floor starting to corrode around drain holes (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion O/S front floor starting to corrode around drain holes (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak From engine ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 134,956 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 134,900 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 127,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 127,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre is badly perished

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 120,438 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 120,438 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 113,554 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 113,554 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 110,888 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 107,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 107,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 105,253 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 105,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2009 92,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre damage to sidewalls run under inflated

Fail 15 May 2009 92,009 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre damage to sidewalls run under inflated

Pass 15 Apr 2008 79,947 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 74,876 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,875 miles

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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X564 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X564 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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X564 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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