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S502 LER

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,927 mi
Last recorded135,927 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 LER
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2011 135,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 135,927 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 117,528 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a slight cut on the outer wall

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

offside wiper is slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2007 100,374 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 100,299 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,931 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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S502 LER is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S502 LER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S502 LER?

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What year was S502 LER registered?

S502 LER is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S502 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S502 LER shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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