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X965 EKJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,567 mi
Last recorded113,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 EKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2018 113,567 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim has a sharp edge and n/s/r trim insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of possible coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

abs cutting in when braking at slow speed but no warning light on

center section exhaust corroded

corrosion on some suspension components and around some prescribed areas but not considered excessive

oil level above maximum mark

Pass 20 Jul 2017 112,034 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate on outer side wall. 195/60/r15-88v

Pass 29 Jul 2016 110,361 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 110,345 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge advice replacind and o/s/f tyreworn inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 108,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 108,043 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,022 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,375 miles

Oil leaking on to front exhaust.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,217 miles

nearside rear wing damaged

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 74,106 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,085 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,270 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 36,912 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 35,875 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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X965 EKJ 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 X965 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 X965 EKJ registered?

X965 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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