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S636 ANP

1999 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,123 mi
Last recorded203,123 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 ANP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2019 203,123 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded behind grill (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking behind grill (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 197,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 197,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 193,289 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 193,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 187,507 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front inner d-bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective Front and rear mounting rubbers worn split away ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded very crispy corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 182,576 miles

suspension bushes slightly perished

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 177,194 miles

CV boots perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 168,521 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 168,521 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 162,970 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jul 2011 155,978 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 155,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 146,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 139,022 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 136,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 123,546 miles

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 2 Jun 2006 108,793 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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S636 ANP is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S636 ANP, 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 S636 ANP registered?

S636 ANP is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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