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S727 MGN

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,341 mi
Last recorded165,341 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 MGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2014 165,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2013 158,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 153,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 147,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 143,044 miles

Lower rear engine stabiliser mount, bush worn

N/S/R tyre going out of shape

Fail 21 Apr 2010 143,044 miles

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

Lower rear engine stabiliser mount, bush worn

N/S/R tyre going out of shape

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 136,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 130,856 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 120,165 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 107,843 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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S727 MGN is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S727 MGN, 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 S727 MGN registered?

S727 MGN is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S727 MGN safe to buy?

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