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S117 PGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,317 mi
Last recorded87,317 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 87,317 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,667 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 83,653 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,637 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 65,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 59,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 59,443 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 54,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 54,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 47,262 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 47,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Bulkhead sealant cracked.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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S117 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S117 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 S117 PGC registered?

S117 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S117 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S117 PGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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