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X963 EKJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,916 mi
Last recorded89,916 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX963 EKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,916 miles

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

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

Front brake fluid low

Front engine breather brocken

Front engine light on

Front no plate damaged

Front oil leak

Front steering rack slight leak

Nearside Front washer jet poor

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,916 miles

Front steering rack slight leak

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

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

Front brake fluid low

Front engine breather brocken

Front engine light on

Front no plate damaged

Front oil leak

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

Nearside Front washer jet poor

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,185 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,023 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 66,023 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,354 miles

o/s/r ,n/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,424 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,712 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,673 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2005 42,954 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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X963 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X963 EKJ, 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 X963 EKJ registered?

X963 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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