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X854 EKR

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

178,520 mi
Last recorded178,520 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX854 EKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 178,520 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL INDICATORS BADLY EARTHED (4.4.3 (b))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NO EARTH (4.2.3 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure CENRE SECTION LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT CENTRE REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Bumper insecure REAR BOOT FLOOR CORODED BUMPER SUPPORTS (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH STOP LIGHTS HAVE NO EARTH (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 167,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 167,720 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 162,933 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 162,917 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 161,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 159,016 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

front tyres have damage to sidewalls

rear wheel arches corroded

road wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

Fail 27 Mar 2018 159,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

front tyres have damage to sidewalls

rear wheel arches corroded

road wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

Pass 27 Mar 2017 156,076 miles

1 exhaust mounting rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 147,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn and cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2015 147,322 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn and cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2014 139,919 miles

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

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

all road wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

nearside rear tyre cracking in grooves in tread pattern

Fail 12 Oct 2013 134,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2013 134,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 131,336 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 131,333 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 124,183 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 124,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,683 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 97,054 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,364 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 82,363 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,522 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 49,299 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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X854 EKR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X854 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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X854 EKR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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