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X845 YBD

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,644 mi
Last recorded54,644 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX845 YBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 54,644 miles

Offside Front slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Dec 2024 54,228 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake lag - 28% (max limit 30%)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded / delaminating

Rear exhaust joint clamp corroded / broken

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 5 Dec 2024 54,228 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake lag - 28% (max limit 30%)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded / delaminating

Rear exhaust joint clamp corroded / broken

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 8 Dec 2023 53,739 miles

Exhaust mounting defective BOXES CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRTE SPLIT IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front REPEATOR LAMP WATER INGRESS

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 53,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed DETEORATED & SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective BOXES CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRTE SPLIT IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front REPEATOR LAMP WATER INGRESS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAIL IN TYRE(MARKED) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 53,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 53,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 52,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 51,630 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,125 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 50,642 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 50,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread almost to cords

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread almost to cords

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,850 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,377 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 48,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,109 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,323 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,625 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,610 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,977 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 44,797 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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X845 YBD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X845 YBD, 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 X845 YBD registered?

X845 YBD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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