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X967 ERO

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

172,177 mi
Last recorded172,177 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX967 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 172,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 172,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 166,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2025 166,828 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 165,586 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 162,087 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 158,583 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 158,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 155,455 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 151,416 miles

Offside Front Upper Slight rusting, around suspension fixing, not holed and still sound at this time.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 146,246 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 141,132 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 141,132 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 137,981 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed on edge (5.2.2a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 137,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed on edge (5.2.2a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 136,012 miles

osf seat belt started to fray

Fail 28 Aug 2015 136,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

osf seat belt started to fray

Pass 17 Sep 2014 133,465 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 133,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 130,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 127,464 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 125,056 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 125,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 120,910 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 120,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 117,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s and n/s front track control arm outter bushes are starting to show first signs of wear.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 117,018 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front track control arm outter bushes are starting to show first signs of wear.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 111,440 miles

Both front track control arm outter bushes have started to show signs of seperation.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 107,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 103,681 miles

Offside bulkhead showing signs of cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 98,830 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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X967 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 X967 ERO, 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 X967 ERO registered?

X967 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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