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S505 NCW

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

147,455 mi
Last recorded147,455 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 NCW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 147,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 146,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 145,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 140,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 137,593 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 134,357 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 131,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 128,646 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 125,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,159 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,916 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 113,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 108,512 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 108,478 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 104,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 95,012 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2012 95,012 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 87,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,578 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 78,852 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,852 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 69,270 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 69,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,054 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,619 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,443 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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S505 NCW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S505 NCW, 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 S505 NCW?

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What year was S505 NCW registered?

S505 NCW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S505 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 NCW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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