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X971 EKJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

238,894 mi
Last recorded238,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 EKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 238,894 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner arch hole

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 238,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner arch hole

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 233,280 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed. But not within 30cm of seatbelt/ suspension component mounting

Fail 10 Jun 2025 233,280 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed. But not within 30cm of seatbelt/ suspension component mounting

clamp broken, fuel filler neck pipe onto tank

Pass 6 Jun 2024 217,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed. But not within 30cm of seatbelt/ suspension component mounting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

clamp broken, fuel filler neck pipe onto tank

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2024 214,737 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking under bonnet/ near suspension turret (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of drivers floor pan holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts power steering pump area (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of drivers floor pan. Previous repair/ undersealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed. But not within 30cm of seatbelt/ suspension component mounting

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

clamp broken, fuel filler neck pipe onto tank

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 207,949 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 207,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch , near battery / fuse holer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 202,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 202,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 199,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 199,970 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 197,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch, floor to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 194,833 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 189,772 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 185,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 174,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 174,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 160,397 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 160,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 154,156 miles

hand brake effort on pass mark

Pass 22 Nov 2012 145,880 miles

front tyres wearing

Fail 22 Nov 2012 145,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front tyres wearing

Fail 15 Nov 2011 140,872 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 140,872 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 132,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 121,319 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 121,319 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2008 110,748 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 104,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 97,883 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 97,883 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 83,108 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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X971 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X971 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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X971 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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