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S118 UNT

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,120 mi
Last recorded131,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 UNT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 131,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Park brake lever - long travel.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s mount areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 131,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Park brake lever - long travel.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s mount areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 125,981 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 125,961 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 125,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 123,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 30 Nov 2017 123,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BREATHER PIPE SPLIT ON TOP OF ENGINE

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 28 Nov 2016 121,294 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 119,838 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 118,227 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,910 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 115,910 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 113,627 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 113,627 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 111,657 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 109,993 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 107,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 107,665 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 105,269 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 102,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 97,855 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 92,260 miles

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

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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S118 UNT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S118 UNT, 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 S118 UNT registered?

S118 UNT is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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