MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,446 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Appears to have a limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner, cracking on outer sidewall and slightly in the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Appears to have a limited damping effect, also considerably corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer is considerably corroded and peeling, and has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Reverse lights not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Appears to have a limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner, cracking on outer sidewall and slightly in the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Appears to have a limited damping effect, also considerably corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer is considerably corroded and peeling, and has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Reverse lights not working
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
o/s/f shock absorber corroded
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear bumper insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front lower spot light lens broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X866 EKR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 X866 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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X866 EKR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2000.
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