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S538 WHK

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,775 mi
Last recorded104,775 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 WHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 104,775 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 104,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,640 miles

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

n/s/f separate indecator lose

slight end flow

Fail 3 Dec 2008 104,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f separate indecator lose

slight end flow

Pass 15 May 2007 98,865 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 92,154 miles

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

offside rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing advise

Pass 18 May 2006 92,154 miles

offside rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing advise

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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S538 WHK is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S538 WHK, 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 S538 WHK registered?

S538 WHK is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S538 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 WHK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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