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S909 XVW

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,123 mi
Last recorded170,123 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 XVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2011 170,123 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both rear tyres lightly cracking

exhaust back box + joining clamp corroded/broken

front number plate slightly cracked

offside rear outer sidelight not working

offside rear tyre on 3mm

underbody corrosion developing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 158,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 151,262 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 144,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 128,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 111,189 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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S909 XVW is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S909 XVW, 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 S909 XVW registered?

S909 XVW is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S909 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S909 XVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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