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S35 TDP

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,163 mi
Last recorded130,163 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 TDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,163 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 125,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perishing on wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 123,291 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 121,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 120,237 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 120,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 116,660 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2010 112,178 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 112,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre is cut on sidewall and is very worn

Pass 30 Apr 2009 107,038 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 107,038 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Advise:engine oil leak & possibly power steering leak unable to see leak and power steering operating ok at time of test

Advise:o/s/r tyre tread getting low

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 102,423 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 97,913 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 93,218 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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S35 TDP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S35 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S35 TDP registered?

S35 TDP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S35 TDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 TDP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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