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W194 PPD

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,132 mi
Last recorded172,132 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 PPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 172,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 154,710 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 154,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 142,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 133,655 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 133,649 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,806 miles

e.m.l.light on

n/s/f indicator unit slight damage

o/s/f shock absorber corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 123,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,615 miles

breather pipe split

Fail 8 Dec 2014 114,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 105,136 miles

engine noisey

Fail 12 Nov 2013 105,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,570 miles

nearside rear tyre as cut but not deep to reach cords

wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2011 87,853 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 87,853 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 85,435 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 82,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,268 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,899 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,702 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 57,809 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 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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