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X97 EEW

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,533 mi
Last recorded161,533 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 EEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 161,533 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on both nearside inner wheelarches. nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2016 161,529 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on both nearside inner wheelarches. nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 153,995 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 145,418 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 145,368 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 137,493 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 137,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2012 127,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,854 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 116,854 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 107,747 miles

left rear arch starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2009 96,431 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,889 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,433 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 61,314 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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X97 EEW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X97 EEW, 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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What year was X97 EEW registered?

X97 EEW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X97 EEW safe to buy?

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