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X708 JLK

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,013 mi
Last recorded120,013 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 JLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,013 miles

brake faurals rusty

exhaust rusty

front lower suspension arms have some play

front shocker rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2020 120,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake faurals rusty

exhaust rusty

front lower suspension arms have some play

front shocker rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,962 miles

both front strut outer casings very corroded

oil leak

rear brake disc's only have approx 50% pad contact

Fail 5 Sep 2019 118,962 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front strut outer casings very corroded

oil leak

rear brake disc's only have approx 50% pad contact

Pass 7 Sep 2018 116,781 miles

n/s/r disc poor condition with only 50% pad contact

Pass 8 Sep 2017 117,016 miles

front struts have corrosion in spring cups

heat shield hanging on exhaust

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 117,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front struts have corrosion in spring cups

heat shield hanging on exhaust

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 116,320 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 116,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,895 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 113,123 miles

exahust poor

Fail 8 Sep 2014 113,123 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s no' plate light dim

rear silencer outer casing corroded and breaking up

Pass 9 Sep 2013 111,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 111,069 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 110,526 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 110,281 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 9 Jul 2010 110,281 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 19 May 2009 106,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 101,394 miles

all brake discs surfaces have a degree of corrosion due to standing

exhaust system has some corrosion

small stone chip in zone 'A' of windscreen less than 10mm diameter

Pass 12 Jul 2007 101,311 miles

nearside headlamp lens cracked with some internal condensation

rear exhaust in generally poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2007 101,202 miles

n/s/f headlamp glass holed

rear silencer clamp poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2006 93,390 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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X708 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X708 JLK, 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 X708 JLK registered?

X708 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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