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X881 JUK

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,839 mi
Last recorded83,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 JUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,839 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 83,839 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit + worn edges / rec changing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit + worn edges / rec changing (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f seat back not tilting forward

poss oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 80,238 miles

Fuel hose insecure clip insecure / filler neck area (7.2.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/f seat back not tilting forward

poss oil leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit + worn edges / rec changing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit + worn edges / rec changing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,101 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,755 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,695 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 62,950 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,136 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 39,636 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,874 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust clamp very rusty

some play at top steering column mounting

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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X881 JUK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X881 JUK, 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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X881 JUK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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