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S591 AGC

1999 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,970 mi
Last recorded151,970 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 AGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 151,970 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 147,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 147,979 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inside and outside edges

Pass 2 Oct 2019 144,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 136,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,693 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 131,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 125,246 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 125,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub jont (2.4.G.2)

Engine has an oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 118,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center flange (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush strong advice (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear both brake discs are corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,602 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,078 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 84,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,474 miles

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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S591 AGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S591 AGC, 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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S591 AGC is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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