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S636 DPN

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,003 mi
Last recorded136,003 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 DPN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 136,003 miles

Bonnet Struts Worn, Unable To Support Load

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

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

Full Exhaust System Heavily Deteriorated

Gearbox Mountings Deteriorated/ Bushes Split/Missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leaks

Oil Level Overfilled

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 125,111 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both n/s and o/s rear springs corroded

front number plater cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroded in several places

rear number plate insecure at one end

Fail 18 Feb 2015 125,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both n/s and o/s rear springs corroded

front number plater cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroded in several places

rear number plate insecure at one end

Pass 10 Feb 2014 116,447 miles

Inner Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 116,447 miles

Inner Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 109,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,369 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jan 2012 100,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2011 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,880 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,268 miles

exhaust manifold stud missing

Pass 28 Dec 2007 69,716 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 64,605 miles

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

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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S636 DPN is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DPN, 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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S636 DPN is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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