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X853 EKR

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,806 mi
Last recorded134,806 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 EKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 134,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From caliper to rubber pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From caliper to rubber pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe leaking , front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front disc stone guards corroded .

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around drain hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around drain hole in floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Disc stone guard's corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 132,694 miles

All brake disc back plates corroded.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 130,869 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 128,707 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 128,707 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,246 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 115,869 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 115,865 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 110,822 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 102,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 82,781 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 82,781 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,124 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 65,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 65,528 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 56,036 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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X853 EKR 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 72.2%.

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 X853 EKR, 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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X853 EKR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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