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X717 JLK

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,957 mi
Last recorded61,957 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 JLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,909 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,589 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,083 miles

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

both rear tyres perised

Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,904 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 53,899 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,485 miles

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

both front suspension legs heavily corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn very low on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,655 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front struts heavily corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

some movement in bulkhead at steering rack mountings

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,117 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2009 40,116 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,417 miles

n/s front suspension leg heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,613 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,786 miles

front number plate damaged. both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges. o/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

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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X717 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 X717 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 X717 JLK registered?

X717 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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