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S230 KLU

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,354 mi
Last recorded151,354 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 KLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 151,354 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 150,265 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake discs looks corroded and worn

o/s/f headlight deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 28 Jun 2014 150,233 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 6 Jul 2013 148,723 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,751 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 146,751 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2011 144,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 144,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 142,408 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2009 140,694 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 140,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 132,534 miles

near side rear tyre very close to legal limit

off side head lamp distorting

slight play in off side rear to suspension bush

Fail 27 Mar 2008 132,534 miles

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

near side rear tyre very close to legal limit

off side head lamp distorting

slight play in off side rear to suspension bush

Pass 14 Feb 2007 126,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 120,183 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 120,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyres getting close to limit

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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S230 KLU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S230 KLU, 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 S230 KLU registered?

S230 KLU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S230 KLU safe to buy?

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