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S102 TNY

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,001 mi
Last recorded81,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 TNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2010 81,001 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust smokey and rear silencer rusty

n/s front tyre outer sidewall cut and worn on outer edge

play in n/s rear upper joint at hub

rear number plate damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2009 72,900 miles

play in o/s rear upper and lower suspension joint at hub

rear brake pads worn low

rear silencer rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2009 72,900 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

play in o/s rear upper and lower suspension joint at hub

rear brake pads worn low

rear silencer rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,433 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light stays on.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front no plate delaminating and discolouring

Pass 27 Jun 2007 157,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,983 miles

both rear tyrewalls cracking

front pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jun 2005 46,755 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2005 46,698 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyres starting to wear on outer edges just above limit.

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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S102 TNY is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S102 TNY, 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

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What year was S102 TNY registered?

S102 TNY is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S102 TNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 TNY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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