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X942 LPV

2000 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,243 mi
Last recorded193,243 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX942 LPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 193,243 miles

hand brake cables not clipped in mountings

n/s/f wheel arch has corrosion on dirt sheilds

Fail 3 Aug 2013 193,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

hand brake cables not clipped in mountings

n/s/f wheel arch has corrosion on dirt sheilds

Pass 25 Aug 2012 176,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 176,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 159,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 159,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 140,774 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 123,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 99,168 miles

front tyres starting to scrub out on outer edges

n/s/r tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 8 Oct 2007 95,000 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 94,898 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front headlamps adjusted

Pass 21 Sep 2006 87,617 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape and tread depth 2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2005 81,306 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X942 LPV is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X942 LPV, 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 X942 LPV registered?

X942 LPV is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X942 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X942 LPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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