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R55 LPL

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,838 mi
Last recorded109,838 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 LPL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,389 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 108,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 104,746 miles

Engine management light on.Nearside front tyre perished on the outer side wall.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 97,555 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chips to windscreen

nearside handbrake linkage return spring missing, but not binding

some underbody and component corrosion showing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

rear brake disc surfaces corroded.

rear susupension top arm bushes worn.

underbody dry/corroded.

various light accident damage in the vehicle body.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,008 miles

front tyres worn to 3 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm.

top arm rear suspension bushes worn.

underbody & metal brake pipes dry/corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 82,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn to 3 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm.

top arm rear suspension bushes worn.

underbody & metal brake pipes dry/corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,166 miles

o/s side repeater lens cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,967 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,432 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,776 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,229 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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R55 LPL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R55 LPL, 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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R55 LPL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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