MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
advise rear gearbox mout has exessive movements
adviseoffside front head lamp lens cracked.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
advise rear gearbox mout has exessive movements
adviseoffside front head lamp lens cracked.
advise closer inspection to n/s/f/suspension leg
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S885 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S885 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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How do I check the history of S885 PGC?
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What year was S885 PGC registered?
S885 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 1999.
Is S885 PGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S885 PGC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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