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A9 SBJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,661 mi
Last recorded74,661 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,661 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,539 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,338 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,387 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,794 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,806 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,459 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both at hub end (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,163 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear track control arm outer boots deteriated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR TRACK ADJUSTING ARM OUTER BUSH BOOTS DETERIATED

Pass 12 Sep 2013 66,712 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,939 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,375 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 47,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s rear brake disc rusty on inside

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,383 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 32,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,053 miles

the n/s front tyre has been up the kerb and the sidewall has been damaged but the cord's have not been exposed

Fail 14 Nov 2006 19,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

the n/s front tyre has been up the kerb and the sidewall has been damaged but the cord's have not been exposed

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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A9 SBJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 SBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 SBJ registered?

A9 SBJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is A9 SBJ safe to buy?

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