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S509 LER

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,851 mi
Last recorded94,851 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 LER
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 94,851 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,602 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,919 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,934 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,792 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,200 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,615 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,811 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 85,583 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 83,204 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 83,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 80,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,484 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 66,519 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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S509 LER is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S509 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

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What year was S509 LER registered?

S509 LER is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S509 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 LER shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S509 LER have outstanding finance?

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