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X969 ERO

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,046 mi
Last recorded143,046 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX969 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 143,046 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 142,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 142,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 140,618 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen split outside swept area

Pass 18 Mar 2015 131,551 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 122,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracks in front number plate

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight movement on bulk head around steering rack fixing

Fail 25 Mar 2014 122,393 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracks in front number plate

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight movement on bulk head around steering rack fixing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 112,408 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

slight dampness around power steering rack

Fail 8 Mar 2013 112,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

rear disc deteriorted surface area reducded

slight dampness around power steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,196 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 102,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,798 miles

SIGNIFICNAT PLAY IN O/S & N/S FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES

Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,536 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO MOT LIMIT !!

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,540 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 79,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,638 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,806 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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X969 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X969 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X969 ERO registered?

X969 ERO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X969 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X969 ERO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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