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S96 PGC

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,036 mi
Last recorded148,036 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 PGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 148,036 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2011 134,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 119,443 miles

front number plate deterioratimg

Pass 6 Oct 2008 107,772 miles

front number plate staining

Pass 9 Oct 2007 97,199 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 97,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 89,472 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 76,768 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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S96 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S96 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 S96 PGC registered?

S96 PGC is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S96 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S96 PGC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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