MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
e.m.l.light on
exhaust slight blow
n/s/f indicator lense slight damage
o/s/f washer jet inop
o/s/r lense slight damage
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
e.m.l.light on
n/s/f indicator unit slight damage
o/s/f shock absorber corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
e.m.l.light on
n/s/f indicator unit slight damage
o/s/f shock absorber corroded
breather pipe split
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres on legal limit
breather pipe split
e.m.l.light on
rear brake pads low
engine noisey
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine noisey
nearside rear tyre as cut but not deep to reach cords
wear to front brake discs
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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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W194 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PPD, 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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W194 PPD is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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