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A18 PFH

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,669 mi
Last recorded156,669 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PFH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 156,669 miles

light corrosion to front suspension

light corrosion to rear suspension

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2013 156,662 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion to front suspension

light corrosion to rear suspension

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 155,105 miles

cracking to n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2012 155,097 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

cracking to n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 154,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 152,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 152,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 148,954 miles

chip in Zone B within 40mm

oil leak to engine

Pass 15 Aug 2007 146,644 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 146,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 144,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 144,454 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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A18 PFH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 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 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 PFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 PFH registered?

A18 PFH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is A18 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 PFH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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