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J18 BSW

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,296 mi
Last recorded141,296 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 BSW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 141,296 miles

Noise from auxillery drive belt area

Oil leak (2 ltrs added for test)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2014 141,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Noise from auxillery drive belt area

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak (2 ltrs added for test)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,150 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 119,099 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 118,562 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 118,561 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 117,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 115,466 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 115,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 112,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 112,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 109,426 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 106,653 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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J18 BSW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J18 BSW, 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 J18 BSW registered?

J18 BSW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is J18 BSW safe to buy?

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