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X701 EGC

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

65,249 mi
Last recorded65,249 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 EGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,249 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 65,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 63,199 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 63,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 59,330 miles

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 59,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 55,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 51,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 51,527 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 51,527 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,658 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 49,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,207 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 42,595 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,086 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,789 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,754 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,030 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,074 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,251 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 16,281 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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X701 EGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 X701 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X701 EGC registered?

X701 EGC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X701 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X701 EGC shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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