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S755 PGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,657 mi
Last recorded113,657 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 113,657 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear mount on transmission (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front main strut casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in front strut leg insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 112,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 109,984 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 109,984 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,821 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2017 105,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2014 104,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 104,396 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 94,460 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 88,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 73,387 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,733 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,760 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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S755 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S755 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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S755 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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