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X63 EEW

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,139 mi
Last recorded165,139 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX63 EEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 165,139 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 165,126 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 26 May 2011 153,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 142,611 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 142,610 miles

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

All brake discs corroded

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 127,880 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 124,198 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 124,198 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 104,477 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear number plate is slightly obscure

Fail 20 Nov 2007 104,477 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear number plate is slightly obscure

Pass 7 Nov 2006 83,493 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 76,502 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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X63 EEW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X63 EEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X63 EEW registered?

X63 EEW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X63 EEW safe to buy?

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