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N6 ALX

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,288 mi
Last recorded99,288 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 ALX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 99,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,032 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 96,281 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 96,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Uneven wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 93,228 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,109 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 91,109 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 88,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,682 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn bold inner shoulder edge not showing cords yet

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,283 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 79,231 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 77,198 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,521 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 74,518 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,336 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,229 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,658 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,672 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,598 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,946 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 40,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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N6 ALX is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N6 ALX, 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

How do I check the history of N6 ALX?

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What year was N6 ALX registered?

N6 ALX is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is N6 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 ALX shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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