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S34 TDP

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,139 mi
Last recorded122,139 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 TDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 122,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension upper transverse link rose bush dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear suspension upper transverse link rose bush dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 15 Jul 2014 122,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension upper transverse link rose bush dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

offside rear suspension upper transverse link rose bush dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 18 Jul 2013 118,071 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 113,210 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 108,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,706 miles

both rear tyres close to wearbars

Fail 13 Aug 2010 102,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres close to wearbars

Pass 6 Jul 2009 97,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside front fog lamp insecure

nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

offside front bumper fixing slightly loose

offside front fog lamp insecure

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,618 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 91,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 84,566 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 84,552 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,024 miles

All tyre pressures low

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside front tyre has multiple cuts in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2005 70,470 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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S34 TDP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S34 TDP, 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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S34 TDP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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