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S590 MBY

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

216,688 mi
Last recorded216,688 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS590 MBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 216,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 216,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 216,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 216,417 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 216,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 216,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 216,181 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 216,123 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 215,436 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 205,064 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 183,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 164,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 144,083 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 126,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Sep 2009 126,785 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Nov 2007 112,074 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 95,693 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 78,488 miles

offside nearside rear brake pad s on limt

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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S590 MBY is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S590 MBY, 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 S590 MBY registered?

S590 MBY is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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