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PCC 1S

2016 Saab 9-3

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

68,057 mi
Last recorded68,057 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCC 1S
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 68,057 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 68,057 miles

Nearside Body component insecure Side skirt loose. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 99,876 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 99,876 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 61,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside wing mirror Assembly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 98,834 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 56,081 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose including side repeater (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,151 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 52,424 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,608 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 97,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,669 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 41,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper differential mounting bush split

Pass 30 Apr 2021 96,331 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 31,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

sill damaged n/s/r

Fail 19 Nov 2020 31,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill damaged n/s/r

Pass 29 May 2020 95,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 95,676 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 22,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Nov 2019 22,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,076 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,076 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,850 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,008 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,881 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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PCC 1S is a 2016 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PCC 1S, 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 10 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PCC 1S registered?

PCC 1S is a 2016 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2016.

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