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W194 PPC

2000 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 PPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 116,605 miles

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

n/s headlamp image is poor

Fail 11 Sep 2017 116,604 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water ingress (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,431 miles

CORRODED BRAKE COMPONENTS(LACK OF USE/STANDING)

SPARE TYRE CORDS SHOWING

Fail 3 Jun 2016 109,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO EXHAUST (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition CENTRE DISCONNECTED/CORRODED (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S NO IMAGE + CONDENSATED (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R INNER (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F INNER (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R INNER (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate insecure REAR (6.3.1b)

CORRODED BRAKE COMPONENTS(LACK OF USE/STANDING)

FULL ALIGNMENT RECOMMENDED WITH TYRES

N/S/F OUTER TREAD EDGE PERISHED >>> NEW OR SPARE ADVISED

SPARE TYRE CORDS SHOWING

Pass 6 May 2014 90,320 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 90,319 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,543 miles

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 78,538 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,841 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread wearing on inner edge

offside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease

offside front shock absorber/ strut starting to rust

rear exhaust join starting to rust

steering rack mountings sight movement

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,583 miles

centre to rear exhaust join starting to rust

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

offside front inner and nearside front outer driveshaft boots covered in grease- no split/ hole

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,121 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,955 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,614 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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W194 PPC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W194 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 W194 PPC registered?

W194 PPC is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W194 PPC safe to buy?

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