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X698 ERO

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,802 mi
Last recorded100,802 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 100,802 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 100,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 100,801 miles

Emissions not tested car doesn't run properly to effectively carry out a test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 90,504 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake binding

offside front floor corroded near to seat mounting

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,311 miles

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

handbrake travel

nearside front seat belt buckle plastic damaged

offside front floor holed near seat mount

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 79,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

handbrake travel

nearside front seat belt buckle plastic damaged

offside front floor holed near seat mount

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,940 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,516 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,142 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 53,123 miles

ABS unit mounting partly broken

N/S/F tyre depth 2.0mm

O/S/F shockabsorber very rusty at top

O/S/R indicator faded

Slight dent to N/S/R inner wheel rim

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,638 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge of tread

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,683 miles

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

hand brake uneven

n/s/r tyre bald on edge worn uneven

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,778 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 36,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 27,498 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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X698 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X698 ERO, 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 X698 ERO registered?

X698 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X698 ERO safe to buy?

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