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X858 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,305 mi
Last recorded130,305 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX858 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 130,305 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 130,300 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 130,300 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 130,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 128,383 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 125,465 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 122,464 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 119,592 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 119,574 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 116,939 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

condition of rear brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2010 111,136 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 104,638 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 96,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 91,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,130 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,128 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 69,821 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE TRACK CONTROL ARM OUTTER BUSHES.

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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X858 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X858 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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X858 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X858 EKX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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