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X896 JUK

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,799 mi
Last recorded110,799 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 JUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,799 miles

offside rear brake disc rusty///exhaust system rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2011 110,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 110,301 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded, just acceptable

front brake discs wearing thin

gearbox oil leak (selector shaft)

handbrake lever travel high

offside rear brake disc corroded slightly

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2010 110,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded, just acceptable

front brake discs wearing thin

gearbox oil leak (selector shaft)

handbrake lever travel high

offside rear brake disc corroded slightly

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 102,729 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,999 miles

r/o/s tyre on limit / r/n/s and f/n/s tyres poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2007 86,029 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,622 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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X896 JUK is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X896 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 X896 JUK registered?

X896 JUK is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X896 JUK safe to buy?

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