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T129 PGP

1999 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,235 mi
Last recorded154,235 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 PGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 154,235 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 150,643 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 150,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 144,359 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 144,357 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 131,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 119,014 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,855 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 87,977 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,734 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

condition of front number plate

Pass 13 Feb 2006 61,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel cap cracking but seal is maintained

n/s/r & o/s/r Inner brake pads not visible

n/s/r & o/s/r outer brake pads on legal limits.

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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T129 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T129 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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What year was T129 PGP registered?

T129 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T129 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T129 PGP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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