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W126 PPH

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,101 mi
Last recorded149,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 PPH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 149,101 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 149,101 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 146,492 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 146,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 143,970 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 143,970 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 140,878 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 140,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 138,109 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 135,168 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 135,168 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 131,194 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 127,505 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 115,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 115,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 115,112 miles

small exhaust blow. (centre and rear)

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2013 114,128 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 114,128 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 113,196 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 113,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 109,527 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 98,272 miles

Nearside Inner Front 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)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Sep 2009 95,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 95,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 86,540 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dent in n/s/f inner wheel rim

n/s/r tyre worn uneven and tread low

Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,876 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 66,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 60,794 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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W126 PPH is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W126 PPH, 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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W126 PPH is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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