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X748 LDU

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,825 mi
Last recorded131,825 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 LDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 131,825 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 131,824 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 130,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel neck clip broken but pipe still secure.

Rear Lots of rear suspension & brake component corrosion.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2024 128,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 126,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch inner corroded

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 126,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch inner corroded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 125,324 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 125,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 123,251 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,870 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 117,864 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,662 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 113,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy ferule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 109,779 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,125 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 101,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,501 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,156 miles

Bodywork damage to o/s wing and door.

Centre exhaust mounting weld broken.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,982 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,462 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,765 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 59,760 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,136 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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X748 LDU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X748 LDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X748 LDU registered?

X748 LDU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X748 LDU safe to buy?

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