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S103 PGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,338 mi
Last recorded158,338 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 158,338 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 27 May 2011 158,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 152,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 145,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 18 May 2009 145,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 138,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

punture in o/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 133,300 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Apr 2006 126,160 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S103 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S103 PGC, 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 27 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 S103 PGC registered?

S103 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S103 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S103 PGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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