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X766 JLK

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,389 mi
Last recorded126,389 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX766 JLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the park brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Sep 2019 125,270 miles

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

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

discs all round rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2019 125,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

discs all round rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2016 125,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,938 miles

EML is on

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

Oil leak

nearide rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

offside rear parking brake only just met efficency may need adjustment or repair

service brake only just met efficency requirementsmay need adjustment or repair

tyres are different sizes front and rear

Fail 22 Jul 2014 106,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML is on

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearide rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

tyres are different sizes front and rear

Pass 30 May 2013 93,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,423 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,789 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 82,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 80,101 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 75,621 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X766 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X766 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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X766 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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