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W163 YAP

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

156,907 mi
Last recorded156,907 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 YAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 156,907 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 145,799 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 145,796 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 137,551 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 4 Nov 2020 130,132 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 121,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 121,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 114,005 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 113,998 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 106,784 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 106,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,115 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 96,109 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,757 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber not working efficiently

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2015 83,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front both tyres uneven wear and worn thin on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,495 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 64,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,760 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,037 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,837 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,791 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly,offside rear tyre on 2mm,both nearside inner wheel rims damaged,front brake pads worn low

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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W163 YAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W163 YAP, 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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W163 YAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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