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V965 PGS

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,647 mi
Last recorded94,647 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV965 PGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,413 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,365 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 89,095 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,742 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 86,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 84,260 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,953 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,344 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 76,979 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 73,770 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,306 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 66,317 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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V965 PGS is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V965 PGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V965 PGS registered?

V965 PGS is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V965 PGS safe to buy?

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