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X762 LDU

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,973 mi
Last recorded133,973 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX762 LDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 133,973 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead has split along welded joint. (2.2.C.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has damage/cut less than 25mm in length that is down to ply/cords - advise replaced.

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slow to retract and needs help manually to remove slack.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn unevenly - advise replaced. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 129,703 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 124,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened belt frayed ON EDGE (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER STEERING SHAFT (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,952 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

both rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 118,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

center exhaust mount loose + rear silencer clamp corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,373 miles

n-s mirror glass damaged but not seriously affecting rear view

o-s rack area weakened

Pass 4 May 2010 92,164 miles

o/s steering rack mount area weakened

Fail 4 May 2010 92,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s steering rack mount area weakened

Pass 6 May 2009 85,905 miles

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

steering rack mounting are weakened

Fail 28 Apr 2009 85,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

steering rack mounting are weakened

Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,854 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 78,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 72,525 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 72,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,915 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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X762 LDU is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X762 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.

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What year was X762 LDU registered?

X762 LDU is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2000.

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