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X976 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,660 mi
Last recorded122,660 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 122,660 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 122,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 122,618 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat belt retract mechanism slow

offside front tyre on designed limit

Fail 27 Aug 2010 117,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust centre bracket deteriorated

exhaust rear clamp missing

front tyres approaching wear limit

Pass 27 Aug 2010 117,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre bracket deteriorated

exhaust rear clamp missing

front tyres approaching wear limit

Pass 11 Aug 2009 110,432 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 105,195 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 97,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 87,325 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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X976 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X976 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 X976 EKX registered?

X976 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2000.

Is X976 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X976 EKX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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