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W119 PPD

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,919 mi
Last recorded125,919 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 PPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 125,919 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 119,435 miles

Central Front oil leak at side shaft seals

Central exhaust braket to secure

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,844 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,383 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,741 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 110,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to smear

offside parking brake performace low

rear exhaust clamp not fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2014 109,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers starting to smear

offside parking brake performace low

rear exhaust clamp not fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,176 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 98,035 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 90,882 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 87,705 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,486 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 78,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front numberplate cracked

rear numberplate lamiate parting

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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W119 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W119 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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W119 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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