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X712 ERO

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,732 mi
Last recorded158,732 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 158,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 152,214 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 141,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre low tread on inner edge and cracked on outer edge of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre low tread on inner edge and slightly deformed.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 126,603 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 115,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 115,884 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 106,077 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,378 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 100,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

E.M.L on

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 90,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,887 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,772 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 50,502 miles

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

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

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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X712 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X712 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X712 ERO registered?

X712 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2000.

Is X712 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X712 ERO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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