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S35 TWX

1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,889 mi
Last recorded114,889 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo103,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 TWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 S Turbo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 114,889 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 114,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2008 114,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2007 97,856 miles

power steering rack damp

rear indicators started to show white light

Pass 11 Feb 2006 89,969 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 89,969 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 S Turbo?

Based on 1,094 MOT tests across 204 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,581
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
position lamp(s) not working 53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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S35 TWX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,742 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S35 TWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S35 TWX registered?

S35 TWX is a 1999 Saab 9-3 S Turbo, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S35 TWX safe to buy?

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