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X884 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

156,400 mi
Last recorded156,400 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX884 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 156,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2017 156,400 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 154,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate damaged but still legible.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing between tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing between tread

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel tank breather pipe securing clamp snapped

Fail 22 Jun 2016 154,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate damaged but still legible.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing between tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing between tread

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel tank breather pipe securing clamp snapped

Pass 9 Jun 2015 153,243 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear brakes binding

Fail 9 Jun 2015 153,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear brakes binding

Pass 23 Jun 2014 151,705 miles

N/S/F headlight stonechipped

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre has a slight bulge on the inner sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 151,705 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F headlight stonechipped

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre has a slight bulge on the inner sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 146,141 miles

Auxillary belt slightly deteriorated

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 29 May 2013 146,141 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Auxillary belt slightly deteriorated

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake hose retaining clip very corroded

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Jun 2012 142,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s headlight lens chipped

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 8 Jun 2012 142,854 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s headlight lens chipped

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 23 May 2011 135,685 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 135,685 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2010 128,819 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2010 128,819 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 122,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack to f/number plate

Fail 22 Jun 2009 122,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

crack to f/number plate

Fail 23 Feb 2009 115,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 115,558 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 92,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 92,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,395 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 60,395 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 52,369 miles

oil leak

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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X884 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 X884 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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X884 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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