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Y194 LTF

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,810 mi
Last recorded137,810 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 LTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 137,810 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 137,799 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 137,692 miles

covers over both outer sills.

Fail 20 Aug 2014 137,692 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)

covers over both outer sills.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 137,553 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Mar 2013 127,843 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 127,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 110,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bad engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2010 104,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 104,440 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,413 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 76,275 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 76,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,206 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 66,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,371 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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Y194 LTF is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y194 LTF, 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 Y194 LTF registered?

Y194 LTF is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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