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S169 PGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,846 mi
Last recorded111,846 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,846 miles

sill covers fitted

under chassis painted with under sealer

Fail 15 Feb 2018 111,846 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

under chassis painted with under sealer

Pass 25 Feb 2017 102,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 102,266 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 87,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,728 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 70,772 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 70,772 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,324 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,617 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

both wiper blades split

front brake discs worn

rear number plate disfigured

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,685 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,641 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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S169 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S169 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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S169 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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