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X805 SKJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,183 mi
Last recorded136,183 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX805 SKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 136,183 miles

Nearside Front strut upper shock insert has slight play

Fail 30 Jul 2019 136,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut upper shock insert has slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2018 133,672 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 133,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Ferrell's excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Ferrell's excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank shield loose

Pass 27 Jul 2017 129,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 129,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 126,653 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 125,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 125,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 118,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 114,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,861 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 104,503 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 97,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 86,136 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)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2008 86,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,845 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,771 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2005 51,750 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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X805 SKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X805 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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X805 SKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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