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S265 PGT

1999 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,500 mi
Last recorded84,500 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 PGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2011 84,500 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number platedamaged

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,500 miles

front number platedamaged

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,846 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,657 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 79,648 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,567 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,350 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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S265 PGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S265 PGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S265 PGT registered?

S265 PGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S265 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 PGT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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