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X793 HJM

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

134,126 mi
Last recorded134,126 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX793 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 134,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking bolt (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 134,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 131,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 128,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Floor starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 128,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Floor starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 124,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 124,827 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 122,056 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 122,056 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 122,053 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,663 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 117,663 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 115,308 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 115,308 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 111,877 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 111,877 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil level low

heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2011 108,543 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 108,543 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 104,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 104,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,238 miles

slight play detected in steering rack track rod

Fail 21 Mar 2009 100,232 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 94,017 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside front wiper blade end split

Pass 29 Jan 2007 89,486 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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X793 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 X793 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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X793 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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