MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,982 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/60/r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front bulkhead starting to corrode
Handbrake lever near end of travel
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing missing showing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bulkhead moving significantly (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front bulkhead starting to corrode
Handbrake lever near end of travel
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
full sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres perished not to cords
both rear tyres sidewalls excessive cracking/perished not to cords
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre section exhaust started to corrode.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W185 PPC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 W185 PPC, 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 W185 PPC registered?
W185 PPC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2000.
Is W185 PPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for W185 PPC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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