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S475 APG

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,001 mi
Last recorded160,001 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 APG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 160,001 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 153,786 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 153,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 143,419 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 143,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 132,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 125,617 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 113,848 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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S475 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S475 APG, 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 S475 APG registered?

S475 APG is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S475 APG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S475 APG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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