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X717 ERO

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,962 mi
Last recorded105,962 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,962 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 14 Mar 2015 96,267 miles

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

front and offside rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2015 96,267 miles

front and offside rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 89,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 89,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 84,158 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)

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,640 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,403 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,125 miles

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

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

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

nsf floor pan minor jacking damage

osf floor pan minor jacking damage

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,168 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2005 34,770 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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X717 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X717 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

How do I check the history of X717 ERO?

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What year was X717 ERO registered?

X717 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X717 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X717 ERO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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