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S99 BKJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,389 mi
Last recorded128,389 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 BKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 128,389 miles

corrosion floor pannel near seat mounting point

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 12 May 2014 128,389 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion floor pannel near seat mounting point

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 126,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all the brakes rusty but in good working order

Fail 10 May 2013 126,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all the brakes rusty but in good working order

Pass 16 Jun 2011 122,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 113,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 104,675 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 104,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 94,135 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 94,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 75,245 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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S99 BKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S99 BKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S99 BKJ registered?

S99 BKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is S99 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 BKJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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