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J77 TEM

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,792 mi
Last recorded91,792 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 TEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,792 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,547 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,641 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

steering mountings slight play present

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,461 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 80,461 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

park brake in need of ajustment.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 67,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,004 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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J77 TEM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J77 TEM, 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 J77 TEM registered?

J77 TEM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is J77 TEM safe to buy?

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