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S347 FFW

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

111,433 mi
Last recorded111,433 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 FFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 111,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 110,531 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 110,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 109,718 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 109,017 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,038 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,595 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 105,649 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 104,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,664 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,615 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,515 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 95,012 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,583 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,425 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 88,142 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 84,785 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 74,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,688 miles

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)

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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S347 FFW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 S347 FFW, 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

How do I check the history of S347 FFW?

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What year was S347 FFW registered?

S347 FFW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S347 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S347 FFW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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