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S375 WSU

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,782 mi
Last recorded94,782 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 WSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2011 94,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber missing

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,782 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber missing

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,679 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 90,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 86,448 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 86,448 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 83,300 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 83,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 78,698 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 78,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S375 WSU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S375 WSU, 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 S375 WSU registered?

S375 WSU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S375 WSU safe to buy?

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