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J90 AGW

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

231,270 mi
Last recorded231,270 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 AGW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 231,270 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Both rear upper hub bushes worn close to test failure.

Engine noisy.

Nearside front indicator loose but still secure.

Nearside front tyre tread badly worn on outer edge,close to test failure.

Nearside rear floor corroded outside prescribed areas.

Nearside rear lower hub bush worn close to failure.

Offside front anti roll bar linkage worn almost to test failure.

Oil leak

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Tyre size different front to rear.

Windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 219,677 miles

Oil Leak From Front Of Engine

Fail 21 Mar 2012 219,675 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 216,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 216,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 214,244 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 214,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 210,925 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 210,925 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 206,398 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 194,058 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 194,058 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 180,790 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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J90 AGW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J90 AGW, 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 J90 AGW registered?

J90 AGW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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