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LYN 777X

2000 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,333 mi
Last recorded122,333 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYN 777X
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 122,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 119,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 119,824 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system along bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 116,366 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 114,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 114,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 106,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,607 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2017 100,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,003 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE & REAR SECTIONS IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON THE EDGES

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres n/s/r tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,608 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,975 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 84,746 miles

front number plate in poor condition

n/s cv boot in poor condition

rear box in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,509 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,071 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,326 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,692 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 40,626 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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LYN 777X is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LYN 777X, 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 LYN 777X registered?

LYN 777X is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is LYN 777X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYN 777X shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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