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X703 HMR

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,421 mi
Last recorded96,421 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 HMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,920 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/f inner arches slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 88,920 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint under reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r & o/s/f inner arches slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,549 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,549 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,558 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,960 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,196 miles

middle exhaust section blowing slightly at flexi section

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,517 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate becoming defaced

Pass 8 Sep 2005 44,349 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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X703 HMR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X703 HMR, 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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X703 HMR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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