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S495 VNA

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,545 mi
Last recorded123,545 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 VNA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 123,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and nearside rear very low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 117,349 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing edges cracking and nail in tread

Fail 17 Sep 2014 117,349 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front tyre wearing edges cracking and nail in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2013 113,134 miles

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

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

nearside front and both sides rear tyres perrishing and wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2013 113,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

nearside front and both sides rear tyres perrishing and wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2012 106,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,907 miles

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

front inner brake pads approx 70 percent worn

main brake pipe to n/s rear flexi developing corrosion

n/s front tyre worn low/bald on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn low-nearing limits

o/s rear tyre worn low-nearing limits

slight wear/play in o/s rear suspension rose bushes

Fail 3 Sep 2010 97,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front inner brake pads approx 70 percent worn

main brake pipe to n/s rear flexi developing corrosion

n/s front tyre worn low/bald on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn low-nearing limits

slight wear/play in o/s rear suspension rose bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 87,883 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 82,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 77,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 73,243 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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S495 VNA is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S495 VNA, 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 S495 VNA registered?

S495 VNA is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S495 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S495 VNA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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