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X893 JUK

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,232 mi
Last recorded127,232 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX893 JUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,232 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 127,232 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 126,659 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 125,898 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 124,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 124,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 124,758 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 122,367 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,961 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 114,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 109,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,664 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 104,664 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 92,817 miles

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 92,817 miles

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 86,877 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,645 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,565 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smear slightly and are split

Fail 8 Sep 2010 74,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smear slightly and are split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,893 miles

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

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

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

Rear No. plate deteriorated

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

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,508 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 55,749 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,749 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,816 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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X893 JUK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X893 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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X893 JUK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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