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S140 PGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,184 mi
Last recorded84,184 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 84,184 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases STRONGLY ADVISE - CENTRE FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis rail and top mounting turret (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 83,596 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis rail and top mounting turret (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 83,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 82,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 82,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,853 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2014 81,851 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,468 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 79,467 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,608 miles

front tyres starting to split / perished on outer edges

Pass 6 Jan 2010 77,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,635 miles

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

front suspension legs corroding

front tyres perishing on outer edges

offside rear tyre showing uneven wear and perished on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,406 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 67,872 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 67,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 63,099 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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S140 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S140 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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S140 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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