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S135 KTF

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,795 mi
Last recorded179,795 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 KTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 179,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 177,557 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 171,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 164,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 158,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 158,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 155,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 151,153 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 146,146 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 140,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 135,226 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 129,279 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 122,335 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 115,896 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damp around oil pressure switch on back of engine block

front number plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Feb 2012 115,896 miles

damp around oil pressure switch on back of engine block

front number plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Mar 2011 110,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,128 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 97,675 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 94,840 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 92,185 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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S135 KTF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S135 KTF, 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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S135 KTF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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