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X707 HMR

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,583 mi
Last recorded97,583 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX707 HMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 97,583 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brakes rusty where vehicle been stood

EMl on

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light len.s broken

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic over sill's on vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,809 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 92,835 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,071 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,915 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 82,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,678 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,540 miles

both front shock absorber housings corroded

hand brake travel near to end stop

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,617 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,352 miles

hand brake effort poor

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,093 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre casing perishing

o/s/r tyre casing perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2009 62,093 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre casing perishing

o/s/r tyre casing perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,076 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,237 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 34,750 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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X707 HMR is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X707 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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What year was X707 HMR registered?

X707 HMR is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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