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X62 EEV

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX62 EEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 104,828 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2026 104,806 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 99,849 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 98,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 97,225 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 95,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 91,228 miles

slight corrosion inside both rear wheel arches by axle mount

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,075 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 90,075 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,959 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 88,959 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,527 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,861 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,685 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,797 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,896 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 76,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipe metal ferrauls corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 70,339 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,954 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,791 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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X62 EEV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X62 EEV, 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 X62 EEV registered?

X62 EEV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X62 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X62 EEV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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