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S685 RCF

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,815 mi
Last recorded96,815 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 RCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,815 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 96,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,426 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 90,953 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 87,413 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,673 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,602 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 71,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 64,150 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,518 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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S685 RCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S685 RCF, 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 S685 RCF registered?

S685 RCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S685 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S685 RCF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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