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X731 HJM

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

113,624 mi
Last recorded113,624 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,624 miles

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

Nearside Front inner flitch corroded notaffecting strenth

Offside Front inner flitch corroded not affecting strenth

Pass 4 Nov 2024 108,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,963 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 101,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,569 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area's

exhaust middle to rear join is deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,966 miles

oil residue engine areas

Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,011 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear exhaust system detriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,525 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine noisy (rattle)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,213 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 63,910 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,007 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,666 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,286 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,773 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,246 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,720 miles

advise bulkhead c racked and flexing at brake servo advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,188 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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X731 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 X731 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 X731 HJM registered?

X731 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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