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X997 YWL

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,067 mi
Last recorded102,067 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 YWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,067 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 101,256 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 101,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,444 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 93,406 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 83,532 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 83,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,849 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,693 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 77,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,178 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,222 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,849 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 68,536 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 68,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,051 miles

advise o/s/f wiper poor

advise rear shocks getting damp

advise rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2009 60,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise o/s/f wiper poor

advise rear shocks getting damp

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,109 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 55,107 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 51,213 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,241 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 40,241 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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X997 YWL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X997 YWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X997 YWL registered?

X997 YWL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X997 YWL safe to buy?

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