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GJS 688

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,982 mi
Last recorded33,982 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJS 688
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 33,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 33,911 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 33,455 miles

Audible warning only for o/s indicator tell tale

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 18 May 2022 32,342 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 31,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 31,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 30,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,278 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,891 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 27,058 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 27,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre perrishing, wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,271 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

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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GJS 688 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 94.7%.

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 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 GJS 688, 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 GJS 688 registered?

GJS 688 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is GJS 688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJS 688 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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