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S708 NNR

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,917 mi
Last recorded151,917 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 NNR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 151,917 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 151,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 143,053 miles

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

chip in zone B of screen

Fail 5 Oct 2018 143,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chip in zone B of screen

Pass 2 Sep 2017 138,875 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 138,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front sub frame bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2013 130,591 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 111,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 100,889 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 94,259 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,789 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 76,631 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,088 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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S708 NNR is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S708 NNR, 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 S708 NNR registered?

S708 NNR is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S708 NNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S708 NNR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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