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S141 KFL

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,455 mi
Last recorded114,455 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 KFL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 114,455 miles

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

boot floor corroded / holed

Fail 13 Dec 2016 114,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

boot floor corroded / holed

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,621 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 102,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 97,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 97,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,609 miles

both rear upper suspension arm bushes to hubs, seals deteriorating

front fog lamps miss-placed and insecure

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,487 miles

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

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

battery loose

Pass 6 Dec 2010 80,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,231 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,754 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 65,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre has sidewall damage (run flat)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 52,797 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 52,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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S141 KFL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S141 KFL, 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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S141 KFL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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