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X974 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

80,588 mi
Last recorded80,588 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 79,350 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 76,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 73,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 72,275 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 71,001 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 69,897 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 68,869 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 68,863 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 67,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 66,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 64,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes noisy

small coolant leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,748 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,839 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,837 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 52,511 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 48,291 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 48,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 40,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,202 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,824 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 26,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,041 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 25,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,947 miles

advise bulkhead cracked and flexing at servo

Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,359 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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X974 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 X974 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 X974 EKX registered?

X974 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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