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HMW 981

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

27,175 mi
Last recorded27,175 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMW 981
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 27,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 26,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 26,529 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 26,167 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 25,525 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 25,473 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,431 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 25,195 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 25,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 24,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,502 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 21,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,938 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 18,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,402 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,716 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 15,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,108 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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HMW 981 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HMW 981, 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

How do I check the history of HMW 981?

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What year was HMW 981 registered?

HMW 981 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is HMW 981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMW 981 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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