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X858 AHY

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

95,190 mi
Last recorded95,190 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX858 AHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 95,190 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIE LEG TO BULK HEAD (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIE LEG TO BULK HEAD (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear AXEL CORRODED

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 95,151 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIE LEG UNDER BONNET / BULK HEAD (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIE LEG UNDER BONNET/ BULK HEAD (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear AXEL CORRODED

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 94,569 miles

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. 195/60r15 Dot 11/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front shocks absorbers corroded to casings.

Nearside and offside rear shocks absorbers corroded to casings.

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 11/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 92,554 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also tyre slightly perished 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all under-side suspension components corroded, axle / anti-roll bars / subframe / suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight seepage of grease from nearside front inner c/v boot

Fail 5 Dec 2023 92,554 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (under-side of vehicle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also tyre slightly perished 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all under-side suspension components corroded, axle / anti-roll bars / subframe / suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight seepage of grease from nearside front inner c/v boot

Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,256 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2022 90,235 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,337 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 18 Nov 2020 85,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,273 miles

BULKHEAD CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 84,269 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BULKHEAD CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,454 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

BULKHEAD CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED BADLY (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded oil cooler pipe (2.3.2)

fuel filler pipe clamps corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

rear silencer corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2017 82,378 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead cracked (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs tone wheel corroded (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs tone wheel corroded (3.4.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded oil cooler pipe (2.3.2)

fuel filler pipe clamps corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

rear silencer corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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 inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded oil cooler pipes (2.3.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,338 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 79,328 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrect fit (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,087 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,487 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 72,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,472 miles

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

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

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

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

n.s.r brake disc rusty

wipers smeary

Fail 1 Nov 2011 69,472 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

n.s.r brake discs corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,979 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,263 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,355 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 50,355 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

advise front wiper blades smeary

Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 34,897 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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X858 AHY is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 X858 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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X858 AHY is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 November 2000.

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