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X696 EGC

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,904 mi
Last recorded88,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 EGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 88,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 88,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,535 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 88,127 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 88,127 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,746 miles

Rear exhaust corrosion poor condition

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 2 Dec 2020 87,709 miles

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

Rear exhaust corrosion poor condition

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,588 miles

Rear tyres slight wear to edges

exhaust flex pipe slight blow

Pass 21 Nov 2018 86,770 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,206 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres poor condition

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2017 86,206 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres poor condition

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2016 84,882 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 84,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,197 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2014 82,197 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,221 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,591 miles

both n/s/r tyres in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,138 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 70,217 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 70,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,481 miles

front number plate poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2008 50,443 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 48,171 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2006 43,693 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

front plate cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2006 43,651 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

unable to see inner brake pads,advise full inspection of front brake pads

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X696 EGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X696 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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X696 EGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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