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X821 JEC

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,689 mi
Last recorded177,689 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX821 JEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 177,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 175,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 173,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 167,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 157,142 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 157,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 147,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 137,641 miles

rear discs very rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2009 128,768 miles

both front suspension struts are corroded

nearside windowscreen wiper blade would benefit from some attention

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 14 Aug 2009 128,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension struts are corroded

nearside windowscreen wiper blade would benefit from some attention

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Aug 2008 118,250 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,557 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 89,109 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2006 89,109 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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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X821 JEC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X821 JEC, 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 X821 JEC registered?

X821 JEC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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