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X972 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,805 mi
Last recorded82,805 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,448 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 82,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 81,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 77,008 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,652 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,678 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,755 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,996 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,588 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing exhaust rusted together

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,551 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,596 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,409 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,255 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 43,255 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 38,733 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,155 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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X972 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X972 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.

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What year was X972 EKX registered?

X972 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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