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R141 OTA

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,031 mi
Last recorded112,031 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 OTA
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2009 112,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

a zone

Pass 9 Jan 2009 112,031 miles

a zone

Fail 10 Dec 2007 105,157 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 105,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 88,254 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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R141 OTA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 108,239 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R141 OTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R141 OTA registered?

R141 OTA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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