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W631 JND

2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,510 mi
Last recorded152,510 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo101,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW631 JND
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 152,510 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2014 147,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 147,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 140,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 132,567 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 132,567 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 124,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 116,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 116,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,919 miles

near side & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrels corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2009 108,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 100,188 miles

Slight blow from exhaust back box.and small crack in front windscreen.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 92,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 85,115 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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W631 JND is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 101,546 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W631 JND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W631 JND is a 2000 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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