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X781 ENM

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,685 mi
Last recorded65,685 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX781 ENM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,685 miles

Engine oil cap damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 65,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine oil cap damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,609 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

engine oil cap damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2018 62,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

engine oil cap damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,585 miles

EML on

Tracking

engine oil cap deteriorated

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

both front tyres worn completely bald on inner and outer edges 195-60-15

Fail 17 Aug 2017 59,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

Tracking

engine oil cap deteriorated

n/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

both front tyres worn completely bald on inner and outer edges 195-60-15

Pass 27 Aug 2016 56,002 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

e.m.l. on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,371 miles

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

eml light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2012 41,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,696 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2009 33,180 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,938 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,519 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 21,481 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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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X781 ENM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X781 ENM, 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 X781 ENM registered?

X781 ENM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X781 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X781 ENM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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