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S525 LBT

1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,297 mi
Last recorded116,297 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto108,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 LBT
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 116,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside headlight lense is cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2007 108,239 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 108,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside headlight lense is cracked and condensated

Pass 25 Feb 2006 99,400 miles

offside headlight lense is cracked

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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S525 LBT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 108,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S525 LBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S525 LBT registered?

S525 LBT is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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