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A12 LPA

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,076 mi
Last recorded127,076 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 127,076 miles

Oil leak on engine

Pass 27 May 2024 124,452 miles

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Mar 2023 120,413 miles

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

Nearside Floor slightly corroded

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

Offside Floor slightly corroded

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Spare wheel well corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 118,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pipe clip corroded off....but not leaking at time of test

Fail 22 Dec 2021 118,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pipe clip corroded off....but not leaking at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 116,144 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,136 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2017 115,136 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2016 114,590 miles

Centre covers fitted

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 113,400 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slight splits.

osr brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jul 2014 111,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 104,589 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Jul 2013 104,589 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 May 2012 98,298 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot slight weaping

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 92,369 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,380 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 87,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,355 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 72,231 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2008 72,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in off side front shocker ram

Pass 18 May 2007 67,396 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 62,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 55,617 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 55,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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A12 LPA is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A12 LPA, 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 A12 LPA registered?

A12 LPA is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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The MOT history for A12 LPA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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