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S444 BDL

1999 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,028 mi
Last recorded97,028 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BDL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,028 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,973 miles

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 92,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,930 miles

advise both front drop link dust covers split.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,135 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,845 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2009 61,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,683 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 55,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

5 nails in offside rear tyre, deep cut and cords exposed on side wall

offside front tyre badly perrished and cords showing through side wall

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,555 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,025 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2005 44,547 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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S444 BDL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S444 BDL, 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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S444 BDL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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