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V729 SWT

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,058 mi
Last recorded137,058 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 SWT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 137,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 125,113 miles

Both rear indicators slightly faded

Front brake discs worn

One element of high level brake light not operating

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 124,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear indicators slightly faded

Front brake discs worn

One element of high level brake light not operating

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 106,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

One element of high level brake light not operating

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 106,808 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim rectified during test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

One element of high level brake light not operating

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,977 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,333 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 74,333 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 63,574 miles

advise rear shocks seeping oil and the top mounts are getting worn

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,997 miles

Rear No. Plate condition getting poor!

Fail 14 Oct 2006 51,956 miles

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

Rear No. Plate condition getting poor!

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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V729 SWT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V729 SWT, 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 V729 SWT registered?

V729 SWT is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 1999.

Is V729 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V729 SWT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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