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X886 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,493 mi
Last recorded119,493 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX886 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2013 119,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,529 miles

corrosion hole in offside floor pan but not with in 30 cms

Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,073 miles

light stains on fuel tank

main beam switch sticky

Pass 10 Sep 2010 107,025 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 86,945 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,581 miles

light staining on fuel tank

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2006 70,189 miles

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

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

rear ex box corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2005 60,701 miles

both rear tyres low on tread †slight warp on both front discs

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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X886 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X886 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 X886 EKX registered?

X886 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X886 EKX safe to buy?

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