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S888 JOW

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,019 mi
Last recorded145,019 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 JOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 145,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyers wearing on inner edge

center exsault bracket broken

offside rear tyre cracking and pearished on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2013 142,157 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges 215/45/17

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 21 Oct 2013 142,157 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges 215/45/17

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2012 134,396 miles

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

n/s/ o/s wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 128,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 118,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

tyre wear indicates that the front wheel tracking may need adjustment

Fail 12 Jul 2010 118,663 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake warning light on indicating a fault

engine management light on indicating a fault

tyre wear indicates that the front wheel tracking may need adjustment

Fail 20 Mar 2009 113,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 113,442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 108,263 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 103,362 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 97,474 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S888 JOW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S888 JOW, 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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S888 JOW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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