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J400 BAS

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,665 mi
Last recorded70,665 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 BAS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,665 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 70,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,569 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 66,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside windscreen washer jet slightly blocked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,964 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,572 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,223 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 58,223 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,222 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,591 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,145 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,207 miles

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

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

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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J400 BAS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J400 BAS, 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 J400 BAS registered?

J400 BAS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is J400 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 BAS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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