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KUI 3557

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,694 mi
Last recorded161,694 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 3557
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 161,694 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 161,694 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 148,933 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 148,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 143,342 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 137,800 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 132,699 miles

front discs and pads worn, ok for mot but recommend replacement

handbrake has long travel but it meets mot standards at present

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter is split

power steering metal pipe along offside of front sub frame is weak.

rear tyres are bald inner edges, ok for mot due to a raised tread pattern but still recommend replacement

small hole in rear exhaust silencer, ok for mot at present

Pass 3 Jul 2007 127,734 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 127,675 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 117,751 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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KUI 3557 is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KUI 3557, 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 KUI 3557 registered?

KUI 3557 is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is KUI 3557 safe to buy?

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