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S206 GEU

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,024 mi
Last recorded180,024 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 GEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 180,024 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 177,161 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 177,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 174,978 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 174,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 170,899 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 167,509 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 161,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 144,689 miles

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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S206 GEU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S206 GEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S206 GEU registered?

S206 GEU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S206 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S206 GEU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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