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X802 SKJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,618 mi
Last recorded80,618 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX802 SKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust silencer outter skin holed and corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,183 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,924 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,589 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,992 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 70,520 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,546 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,706 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,552 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 61,050 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 57,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side+off side sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,384 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)

both rear tyres unevenly worn.

deterioration of nearside front lower tie-bar/track control arm bush.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 53,376 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres unevenly worn.

deterioration of nearside front lower tie-bar/track control arm bush.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,890 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 27,316 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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X802 SKJ 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 95.5%.

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 X802 SKJ, 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 X802 SKJ registered?

X802 SKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is X802 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X802 SKJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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