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T157 PGP

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,303 mi
Last recorded80,303 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 PGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,303 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 80,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKES-R APPLICATION UNEVEN-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS-ALL DISCS WORN/CORRODED.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,915 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 79,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STEERING COLIMN PLAY.STEERING RACK DAMP.CORROSION BRAKES-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR PLAY MISC STEERING/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.WHEELS-RIMS DAMAGED.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,962 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 70,058 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION DAMAGE O/S/R TYRE WALL

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 70,058 miles

O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION DAMAGE O/S/R TYRE WALL

Pass 13 Jun 2006 64,634 miles

O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING WORN N/S HEADLIGHT AIM ON LOW LIMIT RACK WET R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED DAMAGEO/S/R TYRE WALL

Fail 13 Jun 2006 64,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING WORN N/S HEADLIGHT AIM ON LOW LIMIT RACK WET R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED DAMAGEO/S/R TYRE WALL

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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T157 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T157 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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T157 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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