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S123 PGB

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,418 mi
Last recorded90,418 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 PGB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 90,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 90,404 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,584 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,878 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 81,853 miles

Rear Additional braking device inoperative rear brake load compensator seized (1.5 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 81,763 miles

Offside Rear Outer sidewall cracked.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,866 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,184 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,889 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 79,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,098 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracks developed (195/60 r15)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,880 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,482 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,731 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,165 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 67,408 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,325 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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S123 PGB is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 S123 PGB, 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 S123 PGB registered?

S123 PGB is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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