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V970 HLF

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

82,865 mi
Last recorded82,865 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 HLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 82,865 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced 2 rear floors (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,091 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 82,091 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 2 front floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 81,250 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,383 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 78,662 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,024 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,423 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 70,421 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,137 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 66,137 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 52,117 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 52,117 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,047 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 34,047 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,633 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 21,787 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 21,782 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,098 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 19,098 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

mot not yet due (unable to extend time)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 15,356 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 15,355 miles

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

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

rear tyre walls in poor condition

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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V970 HLF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V970 HLF, 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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V970 HLF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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