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J10 PWM

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,477 mi
Last recorded134,477 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 PWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 134,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 126,374 miles

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

sidewall perished offside rear tyre.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 117,299 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 117,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 106,834 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 106,834 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,248 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 98,248 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 90,454 miles

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

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

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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J10 PWM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J10 PWM, 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 J10 PWM registered?

J10 PWM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is J10 PWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 PWM shows 9 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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