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S282 SCF

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,113 mi
Last recorded78,113 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 SCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,113 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 74,098 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge an cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 69,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge an cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,726 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 56,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,915 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,609 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,522 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 46,522 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,951 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 43,951 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,338 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,997 miles

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,436 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,081 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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S282 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S282 SCF, 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 S282 SCF registered?

S282 SCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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