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X898 JOG

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,280 mi
Last recorded103,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 JOG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 103,280 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 97,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,666 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2022 78,948 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 31 May 2019 78,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 77,237 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 75,660 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 75,314 miles

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

Rear box deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,195 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,635 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

rear box deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2011 68,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,952 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 66,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,416 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 62,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,912 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 58,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,754 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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X898 JOG is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X898 JOG, 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 X898 JOG registered?

X898 JOG is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X898 JOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X898 JOG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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