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R60 RGC

2016 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,165 mi
Last recorded12,165 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 RGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 12,165 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2026 12,142 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 90,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,782 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 11,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 84,845 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 11,056 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,716 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 80,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 10,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 9,672 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,195 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 8,966 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 8,371 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 72,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,310 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,917 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 63,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,906 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has impact damage to outter sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,412 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,208 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,488 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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R60 RGC is a 2016 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R60 RGC, 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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R60 RGC is a 2016 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2016.

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