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S74 PGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,637 mi
Last recorded123,637 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 123,637 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to canvas

Fail 18 Apr 2014 123,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to canvas

Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,631 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and close to canvas

patr of centr stop light not working

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 2 Apr 2013 122,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

near side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and close to canvas

patr of centr stop light not working

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 29 Mar 2012 119,134 miles

near side front tyre bold on inner edges

slight corrosion on brake pipe to near side flexi hose

Fail 28 Mar 2012 119,134 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side front tyre bold on inner edges

slight corrosion on brake pipe to near side flexi hose

Pass 17 Apr 2011 112,964 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

fuel filler pipe clamps rusted an insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2011 112,783 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 101,178 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 4 Mar 2009 91,625 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 91,625 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 90,866 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 90,866 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 88,877 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 85,721 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 85,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S74 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S74 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 S74 PGC registered?

S74 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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