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X971 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,637 mi
Last recorded80,637 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,637 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wiper blades slightly worn. rear wiper blade split. rear exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,800 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn. nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,283 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2007 68,185 miles

both front tyres low.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,934 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 64,934 miles

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)

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 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 X971 EKX, 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 X971 EKX registered?

X971 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X971 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X971 EKX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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