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XIW 2964

1999 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,109 mi
Last recorded57,109 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 2964
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,109 miles

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

Handbrake has long travel

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,409 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cracks starting to appear in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,952 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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XIW 2964 is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XIW 2964, 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 XIW 2964 registered?

XIW 2964 is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is XIW 2964 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 2964 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XIW 2964 have outstanding finance?

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