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V870 JBO

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 JBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 74,629 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2025 74,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2024 74,586 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,165 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,683 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 73,683 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,402 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,423 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,715 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 67,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,038 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 66,912 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,081 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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V870 JBO is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V870 JBO, 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 V870 JBO registered?

V870 JBO is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V870 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V870 JBO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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