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W165 YAP

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,856 mi
Last recorded163,856 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 YAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 163,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 161,439 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 153,573 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 153,573 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 147,530 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 147,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

all exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2014 141,931 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 136,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise off side rear tyre showing signs of service cracking intreasd

Pass 8 Mar 2013 136,222 miles

advise off side rear tyre showing signs of service cracking intreasd

Pass 13 Mar 2012 131,672 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre is perishing/cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2012 131,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

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

off side rear tyre is perishing/cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2011 126,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 118,082 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 107,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 96,937 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 83,894 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,894 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,634 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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W165 YAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 W165 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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What year was W165 YAP registered?

W165 YAP is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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