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X868 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,575 mi
Last recorded162,575 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 162,575 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 160,270 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 150,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 139,059 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 128,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise slight damaged to nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 24 Aug 2007 115,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 115,819 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 100,355 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 84,577 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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X868 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X868 EKX registered?

X868 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X868 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X868 EKX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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