MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,637 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Adjusted headlight level switch to posistion zero to allow correct headlight alighnment
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear brake ferrals corroading
front brake ferrals slightly corroading
near side rear outer brake disc has surface corroision
near side rear tyre 2mm outer edges bolding
off side front washer jet alighment low
Adjusted headlight level switch to posistion zero to allow correct headlight alighnment
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear brake ferrals corroading
front brake ferrals slightly corroading
near side rear outer brake disc has surface corroision
near side rear tyre 2mm outer edges bolding
off side front washer jet alighment low
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front wiper blades going hard
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and on 2mm
oil leak
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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S185 UPW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S185 UPW, 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 S185 UPW registered?
S185 UPW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1999.
Is S185 UPW safe to buy?
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