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S164 PGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,615 mi
Last recorded137,615 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 137,615 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2025 137,600 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2024 126,060 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2024 126,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2023 121,412 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,448 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 115,304 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,973 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 112,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,829 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 109,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,017 miles

Central Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 109,017 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 107,177 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,895 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low and cracking on tread 195/60/15

Fail 5 Jan 2016 104,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low and cracking on tread 195/60/15

Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,407 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 103,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 101,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs rusty.

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

Rear tyres cracked.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 94,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 90,184 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 90,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 84,456 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 79,452 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 70,942 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 64,715 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 56,532 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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S164 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S164 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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S164 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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