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X865 AHY

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,246 mi
Last recorded125,246 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 AHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 125,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly worn

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear axle bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2019 123,342 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 123,342 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 121,141 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,682 miles

OS REVERSING LAMP INOP, OSF FOG LAMP INOP

Fail 23 Mar 2017 116,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OSR BRAKE DISC HEAVILY CORRODED (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OS REVERSING LAMP INOP, OSF FOG LAMP INOP

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is slightly feathered on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,878 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 105,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,534 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 89,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,686 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 80,686 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 73,537 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,660 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,865 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 62,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,448 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 55,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,661 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges †tracking out

Fail 16 Nov 2006 45,661 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges †tracking out

Pass 15 Nov 2005 37,024 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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X865 AHY is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X865 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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What year was X865 AHY registered?

X865 AHY is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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