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S407 UBA

1999 Saab 9-5

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,960 mi
Last recorded114,960 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 UBA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 114,960 miles

General age related corrosion to under body of vehicle and suspension components

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 109,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 109,372 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,026 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

floor area corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 107,991 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 107,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 107,124 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,372 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,586 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 105,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,496 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 103,331 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 102,178 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,896 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 100,879 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 99,094 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 98,016 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 96,028 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 94,065 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)

front number lpate getting faded

Pass 18 Dec 2006 89,696 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 81,364 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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S407 UBA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S407 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 S407 UBA registered?

S407 UBA is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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