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X673 JRD

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,416 mi
Last recorded147,416 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX673 JRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 147,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

E.M light on. slight movement in steering column. o/s/f seat belt returns slowly.rear exhaust clamp corroded. both rear tyre treads slightly out of shape. slight movement in steering rack mounts.

o/s/r footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 6 Nov 2013 119,183 miles

nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism not retracting the belt fully

Fail 6 Nov 2013 119,183 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism not retracting the belt fully

nearside rear tyre badly perished on the inner edge

offside rear tyre badly perished on the inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,508 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 80,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 76,477 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 76,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,141 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,553 miles

rear shock absorbers moist

Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,064 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 63,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X673 JRD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X673 JRD, 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 X673 JRD registered?

X673 JRD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X673 JRD safe to buy?

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