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A515 JAY

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,110 mi
Last recorded128,110 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA515 JAY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,110 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 123,894 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 119,940 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 115,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 115,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 110,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 108,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 104,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,944 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,063 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,384 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,554 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,158 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 76,950 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,845 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 73,845 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 71,105 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in both rear trailing arm front bushes

Fail 5 Feb 2010 71,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in both rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 7 Feb 2009 65,354 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2008 58,994 miles

front discs and pads worn

nearside rear tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 3 Feb 2007 53,248 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 46,248 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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A515 JAY is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A515 JAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A515 JAY registered?

A515 JAY is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is A515 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A515 JAY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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