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X795 JLK

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,604 mi
Last recorded97,604 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX795 JLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 97,604 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 97,569 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 93,852 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 26 Nov 2019 93,843 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,862 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 91,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,606 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 84,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,522 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 71,189 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,529 miles

rear ex mounting require att

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,483 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front & offside front shockaborber slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

Fail 29 May 2009 59,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake has travel

nearside front & offside front shockaborber slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 30 May 2008 54,862 miles

Oil leak

noise from timing chain area

rearbrake pads on limit

Pass 26 May 2007 49,421 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)

front tyres low on edges, close to cords)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 39,267 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 39,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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X795 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X795 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X795 JLK registered?

X795 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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