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X943 HJM

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,226 mi
Last recorded107,226 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 107,226 miles

Engine light on dash

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear anti roll bars corroded

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Offside rear tyre tread perishing

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 107,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine light on dash

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear anti roll bars corroded

Front shock absorber casings corroded

Offside rear tyre tread perishing

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 105,904 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Engine management light indicates a fault.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,904 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Engine management light indicates a fault.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,529 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs lightrly corroded

scratches and dents all round vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,528 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs lightly corroded

scratches around vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,353 miles

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Scratches on offside and nearside wheel arches

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,353 miles

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust system corroded

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

Scratches on offside and nearside wheel arches

Fail 20 Oct 2011 102,929 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside of vehicle damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 102,929 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside of vehicle damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 101,587 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

nearside front and rear wheel arches damaged

nearside washer jet low pressure

offside of vehicle scratched

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 100,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

middle exhaust clamp insecure

misting of oil under engine

nearside front tyre close to wear limit and worn on outer edge

nearside headlamp glass stone chipped

nearside wheel arches damaged/offside doors and offside rear wing damaged

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

slight flexing in offside steering rack mounting area

wiper blade edges split

Pass 1 Oct 2009 100,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

middle exhaust clamp insecure

misting of oil under engine

nearside front tyre close to wear limit and worn on outer edge

nearside headlamp glass stone chipped

nearside wheel arches damaged/offside doors and offside rear wing damaged

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

slight flexing in offside steering rack mounting area

wiper blade edges split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 98,571 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount corroded and insecure but supporting exhaust system

nearside front and rear wheel arches damaged

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged and wearing on outer edge

offside of vehicle scratched

oil leak

slight lip on front brakes discs

stone chip in nearside headlamp glass

Fail 7 Oct 2008 98,570 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount corroded and insecure but supporting exhaust system

nearside front and rear wheel arches damaged

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged and wearing on outer edge

offside of vehicle scratched

oil leak

slight lip on front brakes discs

stone chip in nearside headlamp glass

Pass 13 Jul 2007 93,914 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 93,914 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front wing damaged

stone chips in nearside front head light glass

Pass 13 Jul 2006 88,971 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

stone chip in nearside headlamp glass

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X943 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X943 HJM, 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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X943 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2000.

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