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W185 PPC

2000 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,982 mi
Last recorded64,982 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 PPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 64,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/60/r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 60,176 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 60,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 53,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,672 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 46,662 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,649 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 45,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,845 miles

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

both rear tyres perished not to cords

Pass 1 Dec 2016 42,528 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls excessive cracking/perished not to cords

Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,203 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 38,596 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 38,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,003 miles

Centre section exhaust started to corrode.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,507 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,554 miles

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 17 Dec 2009 33,546 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,929 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,166 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,151 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 30,151 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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