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X200 JAB

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,548 mi
Last recorded147,548 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX200 JAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 147,548 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 133,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 123,590 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 123,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2012 120,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 109,537 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre starting to feather on inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 99,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 86,462 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 86,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,851 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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X200 JAB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 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 X200 JAB, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X200 JAB registered?

X200 JAB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is X200 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X200 JAB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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