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S271 RDD

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,531 mi
Last recorded126,531 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 RDD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 126,531 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 126,083 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 126,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 125,348 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 124,168 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,990 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre tyre wear on inner shoulder

Fail 11 Apr 2012 121,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre tyre wear on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Mar 2011 119,880 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 116,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 113,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 110,017 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 106,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 102,910 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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S271 RDD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S271 RDD, 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 S271 RDD registered?

S271 RDD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S271 RDD safe to buy?

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