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X567 EGN

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,289 mi
Last recorded157,289 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX567 EGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 157,289 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 145,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 140,367 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust bracket welding come apart but exhaust supported ...center heat shield insecure

ns indicator repeater lens broken

nsr outer tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust pipe starting to corrode

Fail 7 Aug 2013 140,367 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

rear exhaust pipe starting to corrode

Oil leak

center exhaust bracket welding come apart but exhaust supported ...center heat shield insecure

ns indicator repeater lens broken

nsr outer tyre tread cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2012 134,950 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 125,102 miles

n/s park brake a bit sticky

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage

oil leek from gearbox

Fail 8 Jul 2011 125,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s park brake a bit sticky

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage

oil leek from gearbox

Pass 24 Jul 2010 114,118 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 114,118 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 100,003 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,298 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 68,314 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

backbox to middle pipe clamp very corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,173 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,921 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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X567 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X567 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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X567 EGN is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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