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X871 EKR

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,116 mi
Last recorded107,116 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 EKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,116 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside handbrake poor performance but not yet excessive

Fail 9 Oct 2017 107,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside handbrake poor performance but not yet excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,218 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,083 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,418 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 92,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 87,556 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 87,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,656 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Streering wheel has got Slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2010 82,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Streering wheel has got Slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2009 79,262 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 79,262 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 74,418 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,226 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 61,233 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 61,232 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.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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X871 EKR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X871 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 X871 EKR registered?

X871 EKR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X871 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X871 EKR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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