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T161 PGP

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,530 mi
Last recorded124,530 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 PGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 124,530 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres worn close to limit in places

rear seat belt covers loose on clips

Pass 7 Oct 2010 117,869 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 109,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 109,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 104,149 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover damaged

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 97,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 91,204 miles

Oil leak

centre rear seatbelt buckle housing broken

Pass 12 Oct 2005 86,571 miles

slight gearbox oil seapage

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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T161 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 T161 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 T161 PGP registered?

T161 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T161 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T161 PGP 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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