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S202 RDP

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,562 mi
Last recorded85,562 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 RDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,562 miles

wear in rear joints

Fail 3 Jul 2014 83,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,561 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,472 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,117 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,117 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,380 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,914 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,914 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 70,103 miles

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

engine running rough and check light on

oil leak from sump area

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,513 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 56,601 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 50,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,825 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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S202 RDP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S202 RDP, 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 S202 RDP registered?

S202 RDP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S202 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 RDP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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