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S448 BBD

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,360 mi
Last recorded150,360 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 BBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 150,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 144,791 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 140,580 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 135,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 135,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 88,986 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 128,756 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 128,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front fog lamp broken †stone chip on windscreen is on thr 10mm allowance †

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

Pass 20 Apr 2005 115,208 miles

chip in screen

both number plates discolouring

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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S448 BBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S448 BBD, 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 S448 BBD registered?

S448 BBD is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S448 BBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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