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X699 ERO

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,218 mi
Last recorded97,218 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX699 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery slightly insecure

engine warning light on

front number plate deteriorated

long handbrake travel

steering rack mounts moving on bulkhead

Fail 15 Apr 2013 97,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery slightly insecure

engine warning light on

front number plate deteriorated

long handbrake travel

steering rack mounts moving on bulkhead

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,397 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre distorted

Fail 8 Oct 2011 84,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre distorted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,338 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 72,244 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,409 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 67,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,698 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 61,518 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,131 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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X699 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X699 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 X699 ERO registered?

X699 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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