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S490 NNH

1999 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,710 mi
Last recorded158,710 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 NNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 158,710 miles

BONNET GAS STRUTS FAIL TO HOLD BONNET OPEN

EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHELL CORRODED

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 158,709 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BONNET GAS STRUTS FAIL TO HOLD BONNET OPEN

EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHELL CORRODED

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 152,826 miles

bonnet gas struts faulty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 147,578 miles

nsr handbrake lever spring broken

small hole in inner ns cv gaiter

Pass 8 Mar 2013 140,930 miles

slight play to nsr suspension bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2012 133,275 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 133,275 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 126,741 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 120,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 115,801 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 112,022 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 107,462 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 101,951 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S490 NNH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 S490 NNH, 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 S490 NNH registered?

S490 NNH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S490 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 NNH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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