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X813 JLK

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,431 mi
Last recorded133,431 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX813 JLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 133,431 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 129,708 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 129,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 125,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 122,249 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 122,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 116,923 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 109,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 102,289 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 98,298 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 98,298 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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X813 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X813 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 X813 JLK registered?

X813 JLK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X813 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X813 JLK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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