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X868 EKR

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,723 mi
Last recorded151,723 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 EKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 151,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 151,693 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 144,688 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 144,685 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 144,679 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 135,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 135,493 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 127,627 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 124,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to get perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is getting corroded at connection to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer outer casing is starting to get corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 120,084 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 120,084 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 117,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,187 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,671 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,531 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 105,040 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 105,040 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 104,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 103,832 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,587 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 90,844 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 90,842 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 86,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,288 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

fuel cap washer starting to crack

Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,119 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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X868 EKR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X868 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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What year was X868 EKR registered?

X868 EKR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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