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B7 ORC

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,076 mi
Last recorded95,076 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 ORC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,076 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 95,076 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,897 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,665 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,101 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 75,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 72,016 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 72,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,323 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,455 miles

advise hand brake travel

Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,764 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2005 48,184 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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B7 ORC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B7 ORC, 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

How do I check the history of B7 ORC?

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What year was B7 ORC registered?

B7 ORC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is B7 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 ORC shows 15 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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