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X982 EKX

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,239 mi
Last recorded107,239 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX982 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 107,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2011 107,239 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 102,110 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 102,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 99,632 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 99,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 93,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 84,303 miles

nearside and offside front tyres staring to get low

Pass 15 Dec 2006 74,803 miles

rear exhaust box joint clamp shows heavy corrosion to surface.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 64,225 miles

n/s/front road wheel inner rim is distorted.

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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X982 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X982 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 X982 EKX registered?

X982 EKX is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X982 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X982 EKX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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