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X823 AHY

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,463 mi
Last recorded126,463 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX823 AHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 126,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit inner arch (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 120,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various points (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 115,164 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various points (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 111,887 miles

both front struts corroded and look damp, difficult to assess fully as wet test

exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

repairs undersealed

Fail 14 Feb 2020 111,816 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (various holes) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rears (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

both front struts corroded and look damp, difficult to assess fully as wet test

exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

Pass 13 Feb 2019 103,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,706 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 95,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 95,369 miles

Central Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 87,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,795 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 80,795 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 55% (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 4 Dec 2014 80,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2013 78,913 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,561 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,561 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,557 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,295 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 74,293 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,606 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,176 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,915 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,700 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front o/s fog light broken and inscure

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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X823 AHY is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X823 AHY, 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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X823 AHY is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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