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S185 CFS

1999 Saab 9-5 SE

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,752 mi
Last recorded177,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE112,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 CFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 177,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 174,528 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate slight water mark

Fail 19 Jan 2008 174,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate slight water mark

Pass 27 Jan 2007 168,482 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 161,895 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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S185 CFS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 112,653 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S185 CFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S185 CFS registered?

S185 CFS is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S185 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 CFS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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