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X973 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,419 mi
Last recorded142,419 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 142,419 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 140,895 miles

O/S/F WIPER BLADE COMING APART

Pass 5 Oct 2012 139,384 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 137,168 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 137,166 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 133,727 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 126,656 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 111,881 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 96,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 92,161 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 92,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X973 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X973 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 X973 EKX registered?

X973 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X973 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X973 EKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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