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X853 TKJ

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,257 mi
Last recorded148,257 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 TKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 148,257 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 148,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 138,414 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2016 138,414 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 130,433 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 129,355 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 728,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 128,620 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 121,795 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 112,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,552 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 72,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 60,228 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,056 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,532 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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X853 TKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X853 TKJ, 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 X853 TKJ registered?

X853 TKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X853 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X853 TKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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