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JOE 507W

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,663 mi
Last recorded106,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 507W
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 106,663 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 106,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 104,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 102,923 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,307 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 100,307 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,883 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 95,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,924 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 89,812 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 89,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,438 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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JOE 507W is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JOE 507W, 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 JOE 507W registered?

JOE 507W is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is JOE 507W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOE 507W shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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