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LCZ 8158

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,298 mi
Last recorded100,298 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCZ 8158
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2025 100,298 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailinbg arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 98,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner lower wheel arch corroded but not significantly weakened

Nearside fuel tank support strap corroded

Offside Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside fuel tank support strap corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 98,899 miles

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch mid point near rack mounting clamp (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead near mounting bracket for rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside fuel tank support strap corroded

Offside fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside fuel tank support strap corroded, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside fuel tank support strap corroded, but not seriously weakened

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 97,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside fuel tank support strap corroded, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside fuel tank support strap corroded, but not seriously weakened

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,598 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,202 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,639 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering rack damp

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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LCZ 8158 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LCZ 8158, 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 LCZ 8158 registered?

LCZ 8158 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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