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X862 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,390 mi
Last recorded166,390 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX862 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 166,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light staying on

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 139,131 miles

Exhaust baffles loose in rear silencer. Rear heat shield loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 139,128 miles

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

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

Exhaust baffles loose in rear silencer. Rear heat shield loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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 21 Nov 2008 116,016 miles

rear brake pads worn uneven. rear brake imbalance could be improved.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 96,676 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,219 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 59,758 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 59,036 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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X862 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X862 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 X862 EKX registered?

X862 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X862 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X862 EKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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