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V629 LWU

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,078 mi
Last recorded92,078 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 LWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 92,078 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 85,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 85,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 81,245 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 81,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,362 miles

rear silencer repaired with paste

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,309 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,740 miles

slight corrosion on rear brakediscs. †front brakediscs slight wear. †rear brake pads low.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 57,740 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brakediscs. †front brakediscs slight wear. †rear brake pads low.

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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V629 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V629 LWU, 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 V629 LWU registered?

V629 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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