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X94 JOV

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,585 mi
Last recorded110,585 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX94 JOV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 110,585 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,419 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 110,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 110,118 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 110,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,036 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 109,260 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 109,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Dec 2018 109,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 99,788 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,670 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,715 miles

Exhaust has minor blow

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,678 miles

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

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

Both front wipers poor & split at ends

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust has minor blow

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 86,336 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear hand brake effort is lower than the nearside

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,920 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,303 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres, tread low on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,994 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 50,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,716 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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X94 JOV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X94 JOV, 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 X94 JOV registered?

X94 JOV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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