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X812 JLK

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,486 mi
Last recorded80,486 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX812 JLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,486 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 80,484 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,936 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 72,926 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,851 miles

check engine light on

Fail 26 Sep 2012 39,847 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

check engine light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,257 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust mountins corroded brakehose ferrules corroded o/s/r shocker damp long center b/pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,144 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 64,144 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,078 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 61,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,957 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,782 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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X812 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X812 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

How do I check the history of X812 JLK?

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What year was X812 JLK registered?

X812 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X812 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X812 JLK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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