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S42 MNV

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,657 mi
Last recorded87,657 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 MNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,657 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 85,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,186 miles

Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 81,186 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2012 69,930 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 67,784 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,780 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 63,770 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 62,133 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,715 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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S42 MNV is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S42 MNV, 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 S42 MNV registered?

S42 MNV is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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