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S587 LAJ

1999 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,275 mi
Last recorded123,275 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5 SE112,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 LAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2006 123,275 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 123,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front sidwall slight damage

Pass 16 May 2005 11,636 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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S587 LAJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 112,653 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S587 LAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S587 LAJ registered?

S587 LAJ is a 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S587 LAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S587 LAJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S587 LAJ have outstanding finance?

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