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X564 JCS

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,485 mi
Last recorded137,485 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX564 JCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 137,485 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 137,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 123,396 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 123,396 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 110,846 miles

n/s/r brake hose has rusting ferrule

Pass 22 Feb 2008 100,678 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 100,353 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 84,464 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 72,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 72,682 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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X564 JCS is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 X564 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.

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What year was X564 JCS registered?

X564 JCS is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X564 JCS safe to buy?

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