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X698 HFU

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

144,158 mi
Last recorded144,158 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 HFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 144,158 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Jul 2017 144,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel tank to fuel filler pipe (7.2.1)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Aug 2016 143,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 143,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 141,077 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 137,468 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 133,678 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 133,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,554 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 128,554 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 122,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 122,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 115,663 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 115,662 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 111,438 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 111,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 104,909 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 104,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 96,693 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 96,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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X698 HFU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X698 HFU, 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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X698 HFU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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