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S504 LBT

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,349 mi
Last recorded168,349 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 LBT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 168,349 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 168,237 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose under vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2011 153,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 140,774 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 133,971 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r ferrules light corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2009 133,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r ferrules light corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2008 130,673 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 126,643 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 126,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 122,339 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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S504 LBT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S504 LBT, 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 S504 LBT registered?

S504 LBT is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S504 LBT safe to buy?

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