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V655 LWU

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,110 mi
Last recorded111,110 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo104,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 LWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 111,110 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 111,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 106,096 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,457 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,352 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,199 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 39,199 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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V655 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 104,775 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V655 LWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V655 LWU registered?

V655 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V655 LWU safe to buy?

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