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X557 JCS

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,285 mi
Last recorded116,285 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 JCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 116,285 miles

n/s rear shockabsorber slight weep

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,540 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 105,540 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 93,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,410 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 72,748 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X557 JCS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X557 JCS, 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 X557 JCS registered?

X557 JCS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X557 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X557 JCS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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