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S568 KNW

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,831 mi
Last recorded101,831 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 KNW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2011 101,831 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 26 May 2011 101,831 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 28 May 2010 97,269 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 28 May 2010 97,269 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 15 May 2009 88,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 88,800 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 78,745 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 96,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 65,104 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 65,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S568 KNW is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S568 KNW, 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 S568 KNW registered?

S568 KNW is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S568 KNW safe to buy?

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