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X712 JLK

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,841 mi
Last recorded165,841 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 JLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 165,841 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 165,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 153,991 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 141,447 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Dec 2010 141,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2009 130,826 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 130,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 117,101 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 117,101 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 94,101 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 81,185 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 81,185 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X712 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X712 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 X712 JLK registered?

X712 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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