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X945 JCW

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,501 mi
Last recorded162,501 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX945 JCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 162,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 159,308 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 155,569 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 155,569 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck pipe at tank (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

jubilee clip broken on filler neck pipe at fuel tank

Pass 23 Sep 2014 152,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 148,848 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 146,018 miles

N/S/R tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 142,347 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 142,269 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 138,047 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 138,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 133,569 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 127,595 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 121,272 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 114,794 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 114,794 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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X945 JCW is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X945 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 X945 JCW registered?

X945 JCW is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X945 JCW safe to buy?

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