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J900 MJA

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,369 mi
Last recorded104,369 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 MJA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 104,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 103,940 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 103,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 May 2023 103,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 103,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 103,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are deteriorating and wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate poor

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 103,582 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate poor

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 101,160 miles

Offside Front Lower bulkhead area painted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 17 May 2017 94,530 miles

Nearside Lower windscreen damage not swept area

Nearside Lower windscreen damage not swept area

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

steering rack damp

Fail 15 May 2017 94,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower windscreen damage not swept area

Nearside Lower windscreen damage not swept area

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,429 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,237 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,955 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,630 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,620 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 42,620 miles

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

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,933 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

driver side seat belt stalk hard to release intermitantly

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 24 Aug 2005 34,906 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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J900 MJA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J900 MJA, 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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J900 MJA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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