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S137 PGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,624 mi
Last recorded73,624 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,288 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,520 miles

SAill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,629 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 46,629 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,392 miles

both rear shockabsorbers damp

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,910 miles

o/s/f shock damp

rear box corroded

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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S137 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S137 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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S137 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S137 PGC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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