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X93 EJE

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,744 mi
Last recorded163,744 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX93 EJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 163,744 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Dec 2016 155,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush slightly worn

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

front number plate slightly faded

some movement in both rear axle bushes

surface corrosion on exhaust mid section

Pass 29 Dec 2015 146,942 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

front brake pads part worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 138,668 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 138,668 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 130,724 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 130,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear boot struts not holding weight off bbot lid

Pass 14 Jan 2013 120,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2012 110,402 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 110,402 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust heat sheild fallen down.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,802 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,581 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 63,368 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,830 miles

exhaust back box clamp slightly corroded

o/s/rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,849 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 30,042 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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X93 EJE is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X93 EJE, 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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X93 EJE is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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