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X747 JLK

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,215 mi
Last recorded63,215 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX747 JLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 63,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 60,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 59,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 59,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 57,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 55,903 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked lower edge (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Small amount of water coming out of washer jet poor operation

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished over side walls and tred area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp in poor condition corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished over side walls and tred area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intermittent operatoin (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked over tred area and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on os of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 55,903 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked lower edge (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Too high kick off (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Small amount of water coming out of washer jet poor operation

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished over side walls and tred area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replace blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp in poor condition corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished over side walls and tred area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Too high kick off (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intermittent operatoin (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked over tred area and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on os of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 53,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 49,165 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,889 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Both rear tyres are perished and worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,114 miles

nsf tyre worn on shoulders

nsr tyre perishing on shoulders

osf tyre worn on shoulders

osr tyre perishing on shoulders

tyre are original from new, 14 years old

Pass 24 Aug 2013 45,561 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,151 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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X747 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X747 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 X747 JLK registered?

X747 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X747 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X747 JLK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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