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V635 LWU

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,340 mi
Last recorded38,340 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV635 LWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,982 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,156 miles

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

front washers poor operation

front wipers poor opreration

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,337 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 33,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 30,592 miles

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

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

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

nail in tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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V635 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V635 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.

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What year was V635 LWU registered?

V635 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V635 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V635 LWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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