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X672 EGC

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX672 EGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,000 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 93,978 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S AND FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,986 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 89,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Jan 2018 85,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axel to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 80,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axel to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,903 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,638 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,636 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 67,733 miles

n/s washer jet poor

number plates poor

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,643 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 63,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 60,156 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,758 miles

exhaust front pipe loose to manifold

Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,537 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 48,903 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 48,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 45,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 40,862 miles

rear seats down not tested seat belts

Pass 12 Nov 2005 36,623 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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X672 EGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X672 EGC, 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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X672 EGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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