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S442 CMR

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

135,596 mi
Last recorded135,596 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 CMR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 135,596 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 131,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,274 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 117,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX PIPES UNDER COOLER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,846 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 103,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure RETURN SPRING BROKEN (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,041 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,777 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,994 miles

General surface corrosion to steering and suspension parts

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,610 miles

rear brake pads getting low.

rear exhaust rubbers split.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,476 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,969 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,000 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 68,000 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,341 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,313 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,170 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,233 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,052 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 45,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre down too 2mm/going out of shape.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,594 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)

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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S442 CMR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S442 CMR, 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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S442 CMR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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