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X779 JLK

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,959 mi
Last recorded133,959 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX779 JLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 133,959 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,452 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,312 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,489 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 102,815 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,578 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,968 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,491 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,428 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 87,395 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,052 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 76,812 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,372 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges(near side rear on the limit,advise renewal asap of both rear tyres)

child seat fitted at near side rear,seat belt unexamined

rear exhaust bracket corroding away

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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X779 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 X779 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 X779 JLK registered?

X779 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X779 JLK safe to buy?

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