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S741 TCF

1999 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,841 mi
Last recorded121,841 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-5110,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 TCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 121,841 miles

ignition switch return spring broken

imbalance between parking brakes

offside front electric window inoperative

offside number plate light inoperative

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper split

various corroded brake pipes

various minor body/bumper damage

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,443 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 121,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 116,974 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 116,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,566 miles

oil level above maximum

very slight blow from centre exhaust box

Fail 27 Sep 2016 115,564 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

oil level above maximum

rear brake pads worn very low

very slight blow from centre exhaust box

Pass 28 Sep 2015 111,958 miles

offside front suspension lower arm corroded

oil seepage

rear tyres worn on edges,at 2mm and outer edge of nearside rear is worn below 1.6mm

various body/bumper damage

wipers poor

Pass 3 Jun 2015 111,905 miles

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 2500 miles

gearbox rear stabiliser bar bush is worn

inner bushes on front anti roll bar are worn

nearside rear tyre at 2mm - advise replacement soon

offside front suspension lower arm is corroded

offside rear tyre at 1.6mm - advise immediate replacement

oil seepage

various body/bumper defects

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,825 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on edges

off side front tyre on legal limit

various body damage

various engine bay fluid leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,172 miles

front tyres worn on egdes

headlamp wipers in poor condition

imbalance between front brakes

offside front suspension lower arm corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edges and has nail in tread

offside washers poor

rear bushes on front subframe worn

rear wiper split

various bumper defects

various oil seepage

Fail 6 Jun 2013 96,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on egdes

headlamp wipers in poor condition

imbalance between front brakes

offside front suspension lower arm corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edges and has nail in tread

offside washers poor

rear bushes on front subframe worn

rear wiper split

various bumper defects

various oil seepage

Pass 31 May 2012 89,868 miles

oil leak present

various body/bumper defects

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp aims on upper limit

offside front tyre at 1.6mm - advise replacement

offside rear tyre at 2mm - advise replacement soon

Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,571 miles

oil leak present

various bumper defects

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 74,254 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 71,973 miles

front brake pads low

osf lower arm corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 66,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 58,023 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 58,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S741 TCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S741 TCF, 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 S741 TCF registered?

S741 TCF is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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