MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,605 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s headlamp image is poor
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)
CORRODED BRAKE COMPONENTS(LACK OF USE/STANDING)
SPARE TYRE CORDS SHOWING
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W194 PPC?
You can check the full history of W194 PPC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for W194 PPC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W194 PPC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W194 PPC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.