MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,862 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust system badly rusted but not leaking
front and rear suspension componets rusting
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system badly rusted but not leaking
front and rear suspension componets rusting
light switch slightly stiff to operate
lockable temp fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both rear brake back plates corroded.
exhaust system heavily corroded.
front and rear floor pans corroding.
fuel tank straps corroded.
rear brake pipes corroding.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both rear brake back plates corroded.
exhaust system heavily corroded.
front and rear floor pans corroding.
fuel tank straps corroded.
rear brake pipes corroding.
stone chips in windscreen
exhaust system corroded
harsh play in offside and nearside front lower arm bushes
offside and nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated
offside and nearside rear tyres perished/cracking
oil leaks
slight snf harsh corrosion underside of car in places
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust system corroded
harsh play in offside and nearside front lower arm bushes
offside and nearside front lower arm bushes deteriorated
offside and nearside rear tyres perished/cracking
oil leaks
slight snf harsh corrosion underside of car in places
stone chips in windscreen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
discs front & rear very rusty
offside rear tyre sidewall perishing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear disc pitted
rear tyres perishing on sidewalls
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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X849 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 X849 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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X849 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2000.
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