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X717 HJM

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,451 mi
Last recorded147,451 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 147,451 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

heavilly corroded on rear panel but no tow bar fitted so not structural

Pass 11 May 2017 132,849 miles

rear cross member holed and corroded

rear pads worn

Pass 11 May 2017 132,849 miles

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

n/s front floor holed and corroded

rear cross member holed and corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 132,849 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

n/s front floor holed and corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 127,702 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear crossmember holled and corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 127,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear crossmember holled and corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 123,185 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,692 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,287 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has low tread on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2011 101,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s rear tyre has low tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,494 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,179 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 71,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,642 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 68,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 63,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 56,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 47,115 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X717 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X717 HJM, 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 X717 HJM registered?

X717 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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