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S148 PGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,802 mi
Last recorded56,802 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 May 2015 56,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 31 May 2014 54,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,768 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,159 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 50,517 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,548 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,613 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,376 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,966 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 43,334 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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S148 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S148 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 S148 PGC registered?

S148 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S148 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 PGC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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