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S405 UBA

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,447 mi
Last recorded137,447 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 UBA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 137,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 137,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All Brake Discs have slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 132,411 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 132,411 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 111,769 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 111,769 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,665 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,974 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 89,503 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 89,503 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 80,806 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,956 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust knocking on bodywork

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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S405 UBA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S405 UBA, 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 S405 UBA registered?

S405 UBA is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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