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X846 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX846 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake disc poor condition

Fail 30 May 2017

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

eml on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 12 May 2016 148,047 miles

both outer sills covered in plastic trims

Fail 7 May 2016 148,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both outer sills covered in plastic trims

Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,549 miles

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2013 129,074 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Exhaust centre flexi-pipe very rusty and deteriorated

Light chipping to windscreen

Light damage to offside directional indicator lense but not effecting the illumination

Offside rear tyre perished and worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 129,074 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Exhaust centre flexi-pipe very rusty and deteriorated

Light chipping to windscreen

Light damage to offside directional indicator lense but not effecting the illumination

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perished and worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 121,458 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 121,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 106,493 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 101,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,691 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to corroded on ends

Pass 29 May 2008 91,209 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust slight oil leaks slight wear and corrosion to front and rear brake discs surface corrosion to various steering and suspension components slight wear in steering and suspension

Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 80,087 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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X846 EKX 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 68.8%.

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 X846 EKX, 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 X846 EKX registered?

X846 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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