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X843 HJM

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,681 mi
Last recorded73,681 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX843 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 73,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2025 73,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 86,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,394 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inner edge and tyre starting to crack due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,549 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 53,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sidelight with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,946 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,559 miles

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,854 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,031 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,415 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,560 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 41,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,532 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,067 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,221 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 22,507 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre wall

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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X843 HJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 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 X843 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 25 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 X843 HJM registered?

X843 HJM is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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