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W116 PPD

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,125 mi
Last recorded123,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 PPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 123,125 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 123,065 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg under bonnet near steering mtg. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,547 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 120,547 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 118,862 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 118,862 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 117,171 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 117,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,159 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 115,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 112,750 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 110,246 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 110,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 107,467 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 107,467 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 103,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,225 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 96,979 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,277 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s mirror broken

Fail 18 Jan 2011 89,241 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 13 Jan 2010 87,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jan 2009 83,817 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 78,789 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 71,374 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,374 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,704 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 62,914 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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W116 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W116 PPD, 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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W116 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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