CarVerify

Free Car Check

X798 HJM

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,631 mi
Last recorded137,631 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 137,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle rusty

rust off side front bulk head servo area

Pass 2 Dec 2024 135,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 135,542 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bulkhead area below brake servo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 133,807 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Bulk Head Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Rear Sill Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 133,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Bulk Head Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Rear Sill Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 130,924 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Shock Absorber Legs Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Corrosion, Particularly Around Rear Sill Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 130,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Boot Floor Area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Shock Absorber Legs Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Corrosion, Particularly Around Rear Sill Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 128,210 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 128,182 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre front and N/S/R (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head / inner chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch getting rusted and also holed but outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust getting rusty

front shocks an rear axel getting rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2019 123,580 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also exhaust and clamps rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under drivers seat around gromets (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear spare wheel tub around gromets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dust covers on N/S/F lower arm and track rod end perrished

Fail 13 Nov 2019 123,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also exhaust and clamps rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under drivers seat around gromets (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear spare wheel tub around gromets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dust covers on N/S/F lower arm and track rod end perrished

Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked but not affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate rusty

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc back plate rusty

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

boot floor rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,129 miles

rear box rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2017 116,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear box rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,253 miles

Rear tyres beginning to wear unevenly on inner edges.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,294 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 107,294 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer clamp missing. (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,312 miles

Center silencer heat shield insecure.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Slight distortion in bulkhead noticed on steering check.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,818 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,095 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 93,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,384 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 88,384 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

front drop link bushes perished

front tyres worn on edges

front wishbone bushes perished and worn

offside front brakes binding

offside rear shock absorber leaking

oil leaks

power steering rack leaking

rear suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 20 Nov 2010 82,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 77,891 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 72,988 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2008 72,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 64,399 miles

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

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X798 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X798 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X798 HJM?

You can check the full history of X798 HJM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X798 HJM registered?

X798 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X798 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X798 HJM shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X798 HJM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X798 HJM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.