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S63 PGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,620 mi
Last recorded114,620 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 114,620 miles

OSR disc is oval.

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 114,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR disc is oval.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,696 miles

Hand brake approaching max travel.

Left head light at high max setting.

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

Small knock noticed when moving vehicle in workshop.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 96,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Hand brake approaching max travel.

Head light NOT bulb or fuse.

Left head light at high max setting.

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

Small knock noticed when moving vehicle in workshop.

Washer pipe leaking at joint.

Wiper are worn.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 89,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,819 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 87,814 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 79,158 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 79,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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S63 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 50%.

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 S63 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 S63 PGC registered?

S63 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S63 PGC safe to buy?

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