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JIG 4493

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,165 mi
Last recorded94,165 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 4493
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 94,165 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 93,445 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 93,445 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 88,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,086 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 82,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,601 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 79,600 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,711 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion to all discs

Fail 9 May 2018 69,699 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 69,694 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 69,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 66,604 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damp

both rear tyres perishing

engine light on

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear exhaust rusty

slight exhaust blow from rear

Fail 25 May 2016 66,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front headlamp damp

both rear tyres perishing

engine light on

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear exhaust rusty

slight exhaust blow from rear

Pass 29 May 2015 65,629 miles

exhaust rusty and slight exhaust blow

Fail 28 May 2015 65,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty and slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 May 2014 64,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condensation in n/s headlamp

sill trims fitted

Pass 21 May 2013 64,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 64,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 62,824 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 59,621 miles

Handbrake lever travel requires attention

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,963 miles

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

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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JIG 4493 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JIG 4493, 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 JIG 4493 registered?

JIG 4493 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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