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S494 JSL

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,287 mi
Last recorded139,287 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 JSL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 139,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust flexi and rear box are deteriorated

offside front inner driveshaft boot is burst

Fail 18 Aug 2011 139,287 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust flexi and rear box are deteriorated

offside front inner driveshaft boot is burst

Pass 18 Jun 2010 123,217 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2010 123,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear trailing arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2009 110,752 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 110,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 95,708 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 84,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,613 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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S494 JSL is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S494 JSL, 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 S494 JSL registered?

S494 JSL is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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