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X954 JCW

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,029 mi
Last recorded112,029 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 JCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 112,029 miles

1x exhaust clamp corroded

evidence of bulkhead flexing at steering rack mount but covered by sound proofing

Fail 24 Aug 2012 112,010 miles

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

1x exhaust clamp corroded

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

evidence of bulkhead flexing at steering rack mount but covered by sound proofing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,807 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Jul 2010 84,437 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,562 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,098 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

front and rear no. plates starting to deteriorate

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear indicator starting to go white

Fail 18 Sep 2008 64,098 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

front and rear no. plates starting to deteriorate

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear indicator starting to go white

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,937 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,608 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Sep 2005 43,110 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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X954 JCW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X954 JCW, 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 X954 JCW registered?

X954 JCW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X954 JCW safe to buy?

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