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X956 HJM

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,230 mi
Last recorded155,230 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 HJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 155,230 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on.

exhaust corroding.

rear tyre inner treads wearing.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 155,189 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on.

exhaust corroding.

rear tyre inner treads wearing.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 150,780 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil Leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Front Lower - Front Arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 150,780 miles

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

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

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

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil Leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Front Lower - Front Arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 146,360 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 142,643 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 137,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 131,937 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 131,937 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 126,036 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 119,955 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 109,283 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack mounting perscribed area

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2009 109,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack mounting perscribed area

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2008 101,706 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 101,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 92,094 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 83,743 miles

rh & lh front tyres bald on outer edges. †rh rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,006 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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X956 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X956 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 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X956 HJM is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 November 2000.

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