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MLZ 5987

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,878 mi
Last recorded162,878 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 5987
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 162,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 162,878 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sills not fully checked side skirts fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2012 156,980 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 156,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 150,845 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 146,781 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 138,285 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 126,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 126,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 102,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 87,652 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)

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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MLZ 5987 is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MLZ 5987, 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 MLZ 5987 registered?

MLZ 5987 is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is MLZ 5987 safe to buy?

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