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W157 PPB

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,078 mi
Last recorded104,078 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 PPB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,996 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,337 miles

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

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 24 Feb 2016 88,337 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,618 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,618 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,315 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 71,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,158 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,019 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,371 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,991 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,480 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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W157 PPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W157 PPB, 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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What year was W157 PPB registered?

W157 PPB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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