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T105 PGP

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,116 mi
Last recorded123,116 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT105 PGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 123,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one segment not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 123,028 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one segment not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 110,239 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 97,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to floor pan x4

Fail 1 Nov 2014 97,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to floor pan x4

Pass 28 May 2013 89,789 miles

oil leaks

slight corrosion to n/s/r upper spring mount

Fail 14 May 2013 89,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

oil leaks

slight corrosion to n/s/r upper spring mount

Pass 25 May 2012 75,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 72,258 miles

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

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 19 May 2010 68,463 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery not secure

fuel cap slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,445 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 62,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 60,700 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,196 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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T105 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T105 PGP, 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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T105 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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