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S297 KGN

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,480 mi
Last recorded127,480 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 KGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 127,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2018 127,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2017 127,104 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 127,102 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 126,257 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2015 125,437 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 124,274 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 122,317 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 119,108 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit and are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 7 Dec 2012 119,108 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit and are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2011 108,957 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,597 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 87,990 miles

front tyres are wearing on the edges. will need replacing soon.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,548 miles

rear brake pads are low.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 70,333 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,674 miles

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

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

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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S297 KGN is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S297 KGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S297 KGN registered?

S297 KGN is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S297 KGN safe to buy?

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