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S185 UPW

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,637 mi
Last recorded129,637 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 UPW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2009 129,637 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 129,637 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 123,680 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 123,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 116,885 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 111,596 miles

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?

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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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?

The MOT history for S185 UPW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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