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X849 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,862 mi
Last recorded67,862 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,862 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 67,862 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,298 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,746 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,691 miles

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.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 54,691 miles

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.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,728 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 50,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,760 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,072 miles

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

offside rear disc pitted

rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 36,151 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,040 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,906 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,446 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 26,446 miles

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?

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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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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What year was X849 EKX registered?

X849 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2000.

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