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S213 MVP

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,476 mi
Last recorded134,476 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 MVP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 134,476 miles

advise n/s and o/s rear tyres worn near limits

advise rear foot and handbrake performance just pass

Pass 25 Sep 2014 129,601 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 123,626 miles

advise pas light leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 123,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise pas light leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 117,531 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 100,323 miles

front pads worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 100,323 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front pads worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,138 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,325 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 77,506 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 70,604 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

near side front tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 30 Sep 2005 66,954 miles

rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 27 Sep 2005 66,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre edge worn

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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S213 MVP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S213 MVP, 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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S213 MVP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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