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S580 APP

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

127,285 mi
Last recorded127,285 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 APP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 127,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 125,474 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 124,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 122,856 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 121,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 117,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 114,101 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 110,650 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 108,022 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 105,776 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 102,806 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 98,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 93,094 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 86,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 78,644 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 69,451 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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S580 APP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 S580 APP, 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 S580 APP registered?

S580 APP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S580 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S580 APP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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