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B18 SJA

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,287 mi
Last recorded71,287 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,387 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,639 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,485 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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B18 SJA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B18 SJA, 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 B18 SJA registered?

B18 SJA is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is B18 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 SJA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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