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JMA 427K

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

187,311 mi
Last recorded187,311 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 427K
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 187,311 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 181,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 175,321 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 169,406 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 163,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 158,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 152,965 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2012 152,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 147,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 134,688 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 124,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 110,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise breather pipe split

Fail 17 Apr 2008 110,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise breather pipe split

Pass 16 Apr 2007 98,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 84,384 miles

Nearside 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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JMA 427K is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JMA 427K, 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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JMA 427K is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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