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S738 HEH

1999 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,840 mi
Last recorded161,840 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 HEH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2009 161,840 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 146,561 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 144,929 miles

n/s inner c/v gaiter split

n/s/r hub carrier bottom bush play

n/s/r tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2007 134,440 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2006 125,124 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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S738 HEH is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S738 HEH, 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 S738 HEH registered?

S738 HEH is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S738 HEH safe to buy?

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