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X836 SKJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,414 mi
Last recorded92,414 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX836 SKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,414 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE FLOORS (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARS AND OFFSIDE INNER WHEEL ARCHES (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVEN WEAR INNER EDGES

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,109 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,190 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 85,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,825 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,967 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,867 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,359 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 47,264 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,387 miles

Front number plate deteriorating - replacement recommended

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 30,502 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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X836 SKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X836 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 X836 SKJ registered?

X836 SKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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