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X694 EGC

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,595 mi
Last recorded158,595 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX694 EGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 158,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 155,265 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 152,442 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 149,303 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 145,079 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 139,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 133,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 125,418 miles

front disks lipped

hand brake needs adjusting

n/s/r tyre wearing low 3mm of tread left

Pass 8 May 2008 116,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2008 116,267 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON END

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 10 May 2007 107,594 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 99,279 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear flexi brake pipes ferrules starting to corrode

Very bad oil leak on rear of engine, possibly head gasket?

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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X694 EGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X694 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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What year was X694 EGC registered?

X694 EGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X694 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X694 EGC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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