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X886 JUK

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,314 mi
Last recorded117,314 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX886 JUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,314 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 117,314 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch behind wheel next to weld repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 117,265 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear box rusty

under side rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2017 112,356 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 112,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,126 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 98,976 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,330 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 95,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 89,581 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,929 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,258 miles

o/s f shocker has corrosion on body

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 62,216 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 55,333 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 55,333 miles

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

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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X886 JUK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X886 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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What year was X886 JUK registered?

X886 JUK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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