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V942 LGU

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV942 LGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,987 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 90,987 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,299 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,999 miles

Front link arm bushes lightly perished

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

front fog lights n/w not a legal requirement

rear exhaust silencer getting poor rusty

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2020 83,999 miles

Front link arm bushes lightly perished

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front fog lights n/w not a legal requirement

rear exhaust silencer getting poor rusty

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2020 83,982 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front link arm bushes perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,193 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly lipped

front roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,193 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs badly lipped

front roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,079 miles

235/45/17/97w avon

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

Nearside Front floor corrodeing

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

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

Offside Front floor corrodeing

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 13 Apr 2018 80,057 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

235/45/17/97w avon

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

Nearside Front floor corrodeing

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

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

Offside Front floor corrodeing

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 5 May 2017 77,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center exhaust section flexi joint deteriorated

nearside rear floor corrodeing

offside front floor corrodeing

offside rear outer brake pad worn to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center exhaust section flexi joint deteriorated

nearside rear floor corrodeing

offside front floor corrodeing

offside rear outer brake pad worn to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,164 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)

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

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

nearside floor corrodeing

offside front floor corrodeing

Fail 16 Apr 2016 75,129 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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)

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

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

nearside floor corrodeing

offside front floor corrodeing

Pass 3 Apr 2015 69,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,381 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 66,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,849 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,837 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,638 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 60,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,714 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 54,821 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front headlamp cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2009 52,884 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,510 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 49,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

signs of repair to offside front inner arch panel.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,603 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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V942 LGU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V942 LGU, 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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V942 LGU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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