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S228 URT

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,060 mi
Last recorded142,060 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 URT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2012 142,060 miles

Movement In Offside & Nearside Outer Top Suspension Mounting Bushes

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake Pads Worn Low

Pass 24 Dec 2012 142,060 miles

Movement In Offside & Nearside Outer Top Suspension Mounting Bushes

Rear Brake Pads Worn Low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 136,386 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 125,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

put in 1ltr of oil

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 103,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2007 86,678 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 77,873 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 72,033 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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S228 URT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S228 URT, 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 S228 URT registered?

S228 URT is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S228 URT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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