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X752 LDU

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,526 mi
Last recorded164,526 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX752 LDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 164,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 164,526 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 163,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 163,205 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 162,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 161,391 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 161,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb was not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 160,984 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 160,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 160,497 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 160,497 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 158,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 157,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 155,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 148,742 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 139,971 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 138,271 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 137,528 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 135,562 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 135,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 3 wiper blades split

both rear coil spring top mount deteriorated and breaking up

centre exhaust section front mount badly corroded and breaking away

Pass 3 Aug 2010 133,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 130,625 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRING TOP RUBBER SEATS PERISHED BADLY

Pass 5 Aug 2008 124,021 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 113,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 105,283 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 105,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 93,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X752 LDU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X752 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 X752 LDU registered?

X752 LDU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X752 LDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X752 LDU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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