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W213 PPC

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,174 mi
Last recorded126,174 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid112,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW213 PPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 126,174 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 119,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 119,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 113,324 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,137 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,531 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 98,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 83,929 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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W213 PPC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 112,772 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 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W213 PPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W213 PPC registered?

W213 PPC is a 2000 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W213 PPC safe to buy?

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