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W164 YAP

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,944 mi
Last recorded60,944 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 YAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 60,944 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Main light switch stiff in operation.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Surface rust on all four brake discs due to lack of use.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,322 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 60,322 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,344 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 58,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front washers have just met minimum requirements

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,445 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 55,443 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,161 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 44,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,210 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,257 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,705 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged (been driven flat)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,353 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn in inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 34,100 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 34,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,749 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 26,266 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 26,263 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 22,714 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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W164 YAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W164 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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W164 YAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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