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X562 JCS

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,794 mi
Last recorded88,794 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX562 JCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,794 miles

Front discs slightly worn, wear lip around outer edge especially inner face.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 80,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,755 miles

Oil leak

both front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

brake pipe rusty at rear heatshield

heatshield insecure at fuel tank

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,805 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 66,804 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges(borderline)

offside inner cv gaitor leaking grease

Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,595 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,073 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 48,073 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 41,743 miles

nearside front tyre on limit worn on outer edge

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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X562 JCS 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 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X562 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 X562 JCS registered?

X562 JCS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X562 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X562 JCS 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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